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"He's been terrific for Liverpool, of course, in how he's been playing," he said to DAZN.

But I think for the club, it would be very weird if you let him go because I still think he's very important for the club.

"I would do everything in my power to keep him within the club because he's outstanding; he's still one of the best, maybe the best defender in the world at the moment.



I think he's got the respect of everybody as well

So, I see him staying at the club to be honest."

Despite his Manchester United links, Stam is pleased for Van Dijk and the rest of Liverpool's Dutch contingent as the Reds close in on Premier League glory

But we're all very happy that Slot is doing well as a manager and especially for Virgil as well, because he's been such a big name for us Dutch people as well.

"I think everybody's very proud of him as well and what he's been doing for the club, for his career as well, and how he built up his own career, being so successful

So, yeah, we as Dutch people can only be very proud of the Dutch players in the Liverpool squad and also for the manager."


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