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Jamie Redknapp: This Southampton star bullied Liverpool’s Daniel Sturridge
JAMIE REDKNAPP claims Virgil van Dijk bullied Daniel Sturridge in Southampton’s 1-0 EFL Cup win over Liverpool.
Jamie Redknapp claims Virgil van Dijk bullied Daniel Sturridge in Southampton's win over Liverpool
Nathan Redmond's first goal since October saw off Liverpool and gave Southampton a narrow first-leg lead in their EFL Cup semi-final.
Van Dijk impressed in the win for the Saints, keeping Liverpool striker Sturridge quiet throughout the match.
Virgil van Dijk impressed in Southampton's win over Liverpool
And Redknapp has heaped praise on the defender, who has been linked with a move away from the south coast club.
“Every time I watch him he gets better and better,” Redknapp told Sky Sports.
"Watching him tonight was like watching a man playing against a boy with Daniel Sturridge.
“He bullied him all game, never gave him a sniff. He’s got the extra after-burners, he’s so comfortable on the ball.
“Whoever decides to buy him, he is a fantastic player. I don’t think there’s a better centre-back in the country.”