Erling Haaland heaps praise on Virgil van Dijk, claims Dutchman is a complete centre-back

Erling Haaland was up against Virgil van Dijk when Liverpool kcked Salzburg out in group sts of Champions League this season. Erling Haaland pierced  Liverpool defence in first leg while Virgil van Dijk and co halted him in second leg to enter next round of competition. While Erling Haaland has since moved on, signing for Borussia Dortmund, rwegian goalscoring sensation opened up on what it was like going up against man who finished second only to Lionel Messi in Ballon d'Or voting last year - Virgil van Dijk.

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Erling Haaland praises Liverpool's defensive colossus Virgil van Dijk

Erling Haaland heaped praise on Liverpool's Champions League-winning defender Virgil van Dijk. Erling Haaland, in an interview with Mirror, stated that Virgil van Dijk is powerful, quick and that he is an incredible player. "He is so good," said Haaland. "He is powerful, quick, he possesses all qualities. He is an incredible player," added Erling Haaland. Haaland believes that Van Dijk has every quality one can ask for in a centre-back. 

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Erling Haaland transfer: Will  rwegian leave Dortmund in summer?

Erling Haaland has already scored 12 goals in 11 games for Borussia Dortmund since joining club in January. re were strong links that suggested that Erling Haaland was close to joining Liverpool's rivals Manchester United before Dortmund came in for rwegian. Erling Haaland chose to sign for Bundesliga side, with his far later claiming that only Ole Gunnar Solksjaer was sold on idea of signing Haaland at Man United. However, after a blistering start to life at Signal Iduna Park, Haaland is already being linked with a move away this summer. 

Erling Haaland has stated that he is very happy with Dortmund and has plans of leaving club anytime soon. In same interview, Haaland said, "I have just arrived. I am very happy here. I want to achieve many things. I am only concentrating on that. stadium here gives me goosebumps, and I feel well here."

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