UEFA Champions League: What PSG forward Neymar said about Liverpool central defender Virgil Van Dijk

Paris Saint Germain forward Neymar heaps praise on Liverpool central defender

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PSG star forward Neymar who is one of the best forward players in the world

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said about Virgil van Dijk that it is very difficult to play against him.

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PSG forward Neymar has played against Liverpool central defender Van Dijk

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After which Neymar has been very impressed been Virgil van Dijk.

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Neymar praised van Dijk, saying that "Playing against Van Dijk is tough because as a centre-back,

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he's so strong and intelligent. He knows when it's the right time to close you

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down and when to go in for a tackle. That makes it harder."

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Van Dijk, like other Liverpool players, has been struggling with poor form.

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