• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
'I Always Say' - Former Chelsea Star John Terry Reveals How Liverpool Defender Can Go Down As A Great

Home> Football

Published 15:57 12 Jul 2022 GMT+1

'I Always Say' - Former Chelsea Star John Terry Reveals How Liverpool Defender Can Go Down As A Great

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk lacks one key attribute, according to Chelsea Legend John Terry

Chris Stonadge

Chris Stonadge

John Terry has earmarked the one attribute Virgil van Dijk lacks in order to be considered as one of the Premier League’s all-time top defenders.

The Dutchman, who joined Liverpool for £75m from Southampton, returned from a damaging anterior cruciate ligament injury to play more than any other outfield player for the Reds last season.

He’s won six trophies under Jurgen Klopp, including the UEFA Champions League, Premier League and the domestic double last season.


Terry, whose last position was as a staff member at Aston Villa, has caused stirs on social media with several controversial opinions.

Advert

And speaking to HITC, the ex-Chelsea defender believes ‘VVD’ can’t be considered as one of the greats yet because of his lack of time at the top.

"Yes, I do. I always say to be regarded as the very best, longevity is key.

“He has been outstanding for the last 3/4 years. But to be the very best, you need to be at the very top for 10/15 years.”

It is a very valid point made by the 2012 Champions League winner, who can be considered one of the greatest to ever play in the English top flight.

Advert

But in an era where centre-backs are becoming elite footballers, Van Dijk tops the lot, and could likely play in any era of football. 


Terry himself featured 492 times for the Londoners between 1997 and 2017 and is widely regarded as one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League era.

Advert

He boasts the record for most goals from a defender in the league and was a five-time league winner as well.

Van Dijk has featured 181 times for the Reds, notching 16 goals.

He’s won nine honours as a player, been to three Champions League finals and is continually adding to his ever-growing legacy as a Premier League legend.

He is expected to play a major role in Liverpool's upcoming campaign.

Advert




Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: John Terry, Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool

Chris Stonadge
Chris Stonadge

Chris is a Sports journalist who specialises in Liverpool, Man United and boxing

X

@ChrisStonadge

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

an hour ago
2 hours ago
3 hours ago
4 hours ago
  • an hour ago

    Liverpool forced to take drastic action after wonderkid 'terrorises' first team players in training

    The wonderkid could play a key role in pre-season for Arne Slot's side.

    Football
  • 2 hours ago

    Newcastle stance on Alexander Isak transfer to Liverpool emerges after huge bid submitted for Hugo Ekitike

    Newcastle are in the market for one of Europe's most sought-after strikers.

    Football
  • 3 hours ago

    Cole Palmer drops the coldest three-word message on Instagram after Donald Trump controversy at Club World Cup final

    Palmer and his Chelsea team-mates celebrated their Club World Cup success with an unexpected visitor.

    Football
  • 4 hours ago

    Rodrygo sends Chelsea fans into meltdown with Instagram comment after Club World Cup final win

    The Real Madrid star's comment has some Chelsea fans seriously excited.

    Football
  • John Terry violates Zlatan Ibrahimovic after revealing why he never signed for Chelsea in his career
  • John Terry was grabbed round the throat by Chelsea icon and forced to sell very expensive car
  • John Terry says former England teammate refused to speak to him when they bumped into each other on holiday
  • John Terry clashes with Mark Clattenburg at Baller League as former Man Utd star kicks off mass brawl