'This boy is not normal' - Arne Slot can’t stop praising Liverpool star

Arne Slot, Liverpool’s new manager, is already head over heels for Virgil van Dijk, praising the defender for his incredible skills and presence on the pitch.

Slot’s admiration for Van Dijk has been made clear early into his reign at Anfield, with Dutch winger Anco Jansen revealing just how impressed the manager is.

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What Arne Slot said?

Speaking on ESPN’s Voetbalpraat, Jansen shared insights from a conversation he had with Slot during the international break.

"He said Van Dijk is really an incredibly good football player," Jansen revealed. Slot, who has enjoyed a fantastic start to his Liverpool career, particularly loves Van Dijk’s sharpness in training. "This boy is not normal when it comes to playing football," Slot reportedly gushed.

Van Dijk’s recent form has sparked excitement, especially after a somewhat underwhelming European Championship performance.

Slot, however, believes the Dutchman has rediscovered his form and is ready to lead Liverpool to success this season.

With Liverpool enjoying a strong start under Slot, fans will be hoping Van Dijk continues to anchor the defence and help push the Reds toward glory. As Slot has already hinted, if Liverpool are to triumph, Van Dijk will play a massive role.