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Liverpool’s excellent Dutch defender, Virgil Van Dijk, expressed his admiration for a French international.
Olivier Giroud may not be the classiest player on the pitch, but he is one of those that opposing defenders fear the most. And if there are any who had any doubt about this, then they just need to take a look at Virgil Van Dijk’s latest interview.
Van Dijk prefers Giroud to Mbappé
In an interview with France Football, the Dutch rock made it clear that the French international is the most formidable player he has had to face. However, he came across references in the field such as Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé.
“I think I’m going to stick with Olivier Giroud, he thundered. Each time we have the impression of holding him, of marking him well, but he always manages to score in one way or another with his head, his foot, his knee. He often scored against me. Afterwards, I must not forget Sergio Aguero, who was very strong, Haaland obviously, Gabriel Jesus too. All of them make your matches very difficult.”
Giroud is not the only Frenchman who seduces Van Dijk. The Batavian also says he is impressed by his teammate at the club, Ibrahima Konaté. “He’s already a very good player,” he said about him. He is still learning, but he is progressing quickly. And the way he plays already at his age is truly remarkable. It’s a real pleasure to be able to work with him, to be around him every day, to see him improve a little more every day. I’m really happy with everything that’s happening to him. I really think he can become one of the best defenders in the world.”
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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.
