5 key statistical breakdowns that show the brilliance of Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool

#3 Virgil van Dijk

Van Dijk is already proving to be the missing piece in the Liverpool defence

Last summer, when a move for Virgil van Dijk didn’t materialise, many fans wanted Klopp to sign an alternative but Klopp opted against it as he only wanted the Dutchman to reinforce Liverpool’s vulnerable defence.

Van Dijk has been with the club for just two months now, but based on the evidence of his performances so far, it is understandable why Klopp decided to wait until January to sign the player.

Van Dijk has won 25 aerial duels in just four Premier League games for Liverpool.

The Dutchman has won 83.33% of his aerial duels!

Van Dijk has also made 30 clearances in his four Premier League appearances for the Reds

He averages 16.25 defensive actions per 90 minutes! (Tackles, interceptions, blocks, clearances and aerial duels).