Ronaldinho Lands in Paris, Showers Praises on Liverpool Defender Ahead Champions League Final

Ronaldinho Lands in Paris, Showers Praises on Liverpool Defender Ahead Champions League Final

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Ronaldinho has disclosed that Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world currently
  • The Brazilian legend has landed in Paris to monitor the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid
  • Ronaldinho also showered praises on Egyptian superstar Mohamed Salah when he added that the midfielder is better than any player in his position

Brazilian legend Ronaldinho seems to be a fan of Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk as he showers praises on the defender ahead of Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final.

The Dutch defender has been a colossus in the Liverpool defence playing a pivotal role in the Premier League and the Champions League.

Ronaldinho who has arrived in the beautiful city of Paris where he also made good memories claims Van Dijk is currently the best defender in the world.

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Ronaldinho says Van Dijk is the best defender in the world. Photo: John Powell
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The former AC Milan and ex-Barcelona maestro said:

"I love him (van Dijk). In my opinion, he is the best defender in world football at this moment. I have lots of love and respect for him, and he is an amazing player."

The ex-Paris Saint-Germain star seems to be a huge admirer of Mohamed Salah stating that the Egyptian was "better than any player in his position" in world football. He told SPORTbible:

"Yeah, I think he must be among them. I’ve been following him for a few years. He is a player I truly love to watch play. He is one of the best players in the world."

Benzema fires warning to Liverpool ahead of UCL final

Meanwhile, Real Madrid superstar Karim Benzema has sent a fiery warning to Mohamed Salah and Liverpool fans ahead of the Champions League final.

Madrid are scheduled to battle Liverpool for the European football showpiece in Paris on Saturday, May 28.

The mouthwatering clash comes at a time Benzema is in fine shape having scored an incredible 16 goals in the competition so far this season.

Benzema's incisiveness in front of the goal has been key to Real's impressive campaign in the Champions League, accounting for the elimination of Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea, and Manchester City.

Salah rules out a potential exit from Liverpool

Sports Brief earlier reported that Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah has confirmed he will be at the club next season.

Salah's future with Liverpool has come under sharp focus in recent weeks, with the Premier League Golden Boot award winner yet to renew his deal with the Reds.

Salah has now ruled out a potential exit from Anfield this summer, revealing he will be playing for Liverpool next season.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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