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Thierry Henry has hailed Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool's "most important player" following his decisive goal in the Reds' 2-1 triumph over West Ham, which propelled them a staggering 13 points clear at the Premier League summit.

While dissecting Van Dijk's pivotal strike on Sky Sports' Monday Night Football, the Arsenal icon underscored the Dutchman's significance to Liverpool, surpassing even that of Mohamed Salah, who boasts an impressive tally of 32 goals in 46 appearances this season.

Henry elaborated on Van Dijk's impact, saying: "This is why I keep on saying this is the most important player to sign.



I said, he's the most important player at Liverpool.

Then you have the most valuable player is Mo Salah, he's [Van Dijk] the most important."

Salah has already pledged his future to Liverpool by signing a new two-year contract, and Virgil van Dijk is expected to do the same.

but I don't know.

"I love the club, that's pretty obvious.

Reasons like how much it means to all the Scousers, to all the fans around the whole world to be connected to Liverpool.

"Being successful with Liverpool, the culture of the club, everything that embodies Liverpool ...

That's why I'm always proud when I wear that shirt, go out there and try to be the best version of myself in terms of the football player that I am."

Liverpool are set to return to action on Sunday when they face second-bottom Leicester at the King Power Stadium.
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