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Adrian backs ‘spectacular’ Van Dijk for Ballon d’Or and reveals how Liverpool move came about

The Spanish goalkeeper has teamed up with a commanding Dutch defender at Anfield after linking up with the Reds as a free agent over the summer

Virgil van Dijk “totally deserves” to claim the Ballon d’Or, says Liverpool team-mate Adrian, with the Dutch defender considered to be “spectacular” and on a par with other iconic figures such as Sergio Ramos.

It has been suggested that the Netherlands international could see a remarkable rise to prominence recognised with a Golden Ball in 2019.

Van Dijk has made as stunning impact at Anfield following a record-setting £75 million ($91m) move in January 2018, with Liverpool now Premier League title challengers and Champions League winners.