Brighton and Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray believes that Virgil Van Dijk has transformed three of his Liverpool teammates.

The Dutch centre-half is touted as one of the best transfer moves made by Liverpool in the past decade.

He has not only secured their back line, but helped the team improve in all areas.

And Murray thinks he has brought the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez and Andy Robertson to another level.

Appearing on Sky Sports News, Murray said: "I think he's just a step above the rest and I think it's shown in Liverpool's success since he's joined the club.

"What once was a little bit of an uneasy defence, let's say, I think he's sured it up and he's bringing the best out of those around him, especially both full-backs and now Joe Gomez coming through.

"So he's just a fantastic footballer."

Murray continued: "I think first and foremost all professional athletes and professional footballers want to finish the league.

"Obviously it all depends on timings and about the virus and how quickly we can get over this.

"But for me I watched a couple of games, I think it was in Italy, without fans and the game's just not the same and I think we need to wait until we can fill the stadiums up.

"Make it a celebratory atmosphere and enjoy being in the stadium together because without the fans football is just not the same."