Virgil van Dijk told 'extraordinary' Tottenham man is '10 times better' than him after Lionel Messi claim
Former Argentina international Jorge Burruchaga believes Tottenham Hotspur man Cristian Romero is a better defender than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds skipper has been lauded for his role in the club's' rise to the pinnacle of English and European football under Jurgen Klopp. In 2019, the Dutchman joined an esteemed group of defenders to win the PFA Player of the Year award following a standout performance for Liverpool.
In recent seasons, Van Dijk's form has suffered as he tried to meet the expectations that he set prior to his serious knee injury. As a result, the Holland defender has been a target for frequent criticism and a marker for comparisons.
Prior to his red card and subsequent ban extension, Van Dijk had shown glimpses of restoring his sturdy defensive showings, following a catalogue of disappointments for the team last season.
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Spurs' Romeo has been hailed by Argentina teammate Lionel Messi in recent weeks. The Albicelste icon lauded the defender as the "best defender in the world right now," after leading Lionel Scaloni's side to Copa America and World Cup success.
This season, the 25-year-old Spurs defender has two goals in their first four Premier League games as Ange Postecoglu enjoys his start to life in the Premier League.
Burruchaga has argued that the former Atalanta stopper is "10 times" better than the Liverpool defender and compared to the leading centre-backs, they lack what Romeo has.
"They say Van Dijk and tell me he is the best defender in the world. Romero is 10 times more," he told Radio La Red via Sport
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