Lionel Messi: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has Ballon d'Or say after Champions League win
LIVERPOOL star Virgil van Dijk believes that Lionel Messi is the only player who deserves to win the Ballon d'Or award, despite his side's Champions League win.
The likes of Van Dijk and Salah have been mooted to be in the running for the next Ballon d'Or award thanks to their fruitful seasons with Liverpool.
But Van Dijk believes there's only one name on the next Ballon d'Or award.
"I think Lionel Messi is the best player in the world. He should win the Ballon d'Or," he said after his side's big win in Madrid.
"So I'm not thinking of that. But if I win, I'll take it. Messi should win it though. He is the best in the world, whether he's in the final or not."
Lionel Messi: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has Ballon d'Or say after Champions League win (Image: GETTY)
Lionel Messi: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has Ballon d'Or say after Champions League win (Image: GETTY)
Dutchman Van Dijk also spoke about the importance of building upon Liverpool's successful season.
"We should be hungry. This season finished today with the Champions League," he added.
"In July everyone starts at zero and we go again. We saw this season that we still have to build on it.
"We need to challenge Manchester City again because I don’t think they’re going anywhere. We are ambitious and we want these type of nights a couple of times a year.
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Lionel Messi: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has Ballon d'Or say after Champions League win (Image: GETTY)
"We should be hungry. This season finished today with the Champions League.
"In July everyone starts at zero and we go again. We saw this season that we still have to build on it.
"We need to challenge Manchester City again because I don’t think they’re going anywhere. We are ambitious and we want these type of nights a couple of times a year."
Liverpool ended their seven-year run without a trophy thanks to their win over Tottenham last night.