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Liverpool Goalkeeper Adrian Says Virgil van Dijk 'Totally Deserves' Ballon D'Or

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian believes his team-mate Virgil van Dijk "totally deserves" to win the Ballon D'Or.

Van Dijk has established himself as one of the standout players in the world during his time at Anfield and was crucial in Liverpool's UEFA Champions League crown last term. The Reds also had the best defensive record in the Premier League in 2018-19, as they finished runners-up to Manchester City.

Adrian was a summer arrival at Liverpool, joining to provide cover for Alisson Becker. Speaking to AS (h/t Chris Burton of Goal), the stopper compared the Dutchman with Real Madrid defender and compatriot Sergio Ramos:

"It is very difficult.