Former Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia believes Virgil van Dijk will show he is still the Premier League's top dog.

The Dutch centre half has not been the same since a knee injury he sustained a couple of years ago.

While the Netherlands captain has been steadily improving, as has the Reds' defence, fans are still skeptical if he can reach previous heights.

Hyypia stated, per the Belfast Telegraph: “I think he has raised the standard with everyone expecting him to play at that level every time and that is very difficult.

“But he is doing well, he is a big part of our team and a big leader of the team so I think we all need to be patient and his best is coming.

“I think this season he has shown in some games he is still at the level and I have no doubts he will be the best centre-back in the league this season."