Liverpool told they have a ‘brilliant’ player who never shuts up on the pitch

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Former West Ham star Kevin Nolan has highlighted one Liverpool player who is never quiet on the pitch for the Reds.

The Anfield side have had some truly great captain’s throughout the years, from Liverpool legends Steven Gerrard to Ian Rush, with Jordan Henderson also wearing the armband well before his controversial move to Saudi Arabia.

With Virgil van Dijk now the skipper, Liverpool are in good hands with the Dutch international one of the best defenders in the world and a player who has made a seismic impact on Merseyside since arriving from Southampton.

And Nolan has now highlighted one thing he loves about the centre-back’s game.

Virgil van Dijk praised for being vocal for Liverpool in games

Speaking on TalkSport, the former Leyton Orient and Notts County manager shared how impressed he is by Van Dijk for his ability to never stop talking during games, making the defender a perfect leader for the Reds.

Whilst there are ongoing rumours surrounding Van Dijk’s future, it seems clear that the defender will play a big role next season for Liverpool in the Arne Slot era of the club, with expectations high for the Reds.

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And for Nolan, Van Dijk’s on-pitch presence is something that is crucial to Liverpool, with the defender a true modern-day legend for the Anfield side and a player who Slot could be lost with in the new season.

Nolan said when talking about the Liverpool captain’s impact on the pitch: “Virgil van Dijk, what he does for Liverpool, he never stops talking, he never shuts up, he is a brilliant leader.”

Van Dijk could reach a new level under Slot next season

Van Dijk was impressive yet again last year for the Reds despite Liverpool’s collapsed bid for the Premier League title in what was to be Jurgen Klopp’s final season as manager of the Merseyside giants.

Yet under Slot in next season, there’s a real chance that Van Dijk can take his game to another level, with the defender seemingly ready for the new campaign and to get back playing in the Premier League.

Indeed, Van Dijk will want to push Liverpool back to the top of English football next season, and Slot could be the man to take the Dutch superstar’s performances up a few levels.