Manchester City star Sergio Aguero has spoken about the challenges of facing Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk.

The Citizens attacker has enjoyed success against every single Premier League team in his time at the club.

But he admits that facing off against the Dutch defender is one of the most challenging encounters in his career.

"We all know Van Dijk is one of the best centre-backs in the world. He's strong, tall, has an incredible body," Aguero told El Chiringuito.

"He's very strong face to face, he plays with his body. Also, given he is so tall, he has those long legs...

"It looks like he isn't fast but he is, because of his long legs – he can reach everywhere. Two steps from him are 50 for me!

"What I like the most is the way he is so smart when defending.

"He's not anxious when marking, he's very careful and patient. That makes it difficult for many strikers.

"In my case, I'm pretty fast and I like to dribble, so I need the defender to come. But if he holds he can wait for help from another defender. He's very good at this."