Champions League: Ranking 5 Liverpool players who would be decisive against Barcelona

Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk in action for Liverpool

#2 Virgil van Dijk

Cardiff City v Liverpool FC - Premier League
Cardiff City v Liverpool FC - Premier League

Liverpool seemed right in breaking the world record fee for the Dutchman. The former Southampton star has successfully transformed the Reds' fragile defense into an impenetrable wall at such a short time.

The 27-year-old has deservedly won the PFA Player of the Year award due to his consistently outstanding displays in the Premier League. A tall, imposing and no-nonsense defender with excellent fitness, he would be one of the most critical parts for Liverpool to keep Barcelona attackers at bay.

He would also surely be the main threat for Barcelona at dead ball situations. Barcelona are expected to dominate the Reds at Camp Nou. Hence, Van Dijk's excellent passing could also be crucial for Liverpool to build a swift counter-attack from behind.

This time the Dutchman would have the task of stopping one of the world's deadliest strikers -- Luis Suarez -- and the duels between the two could be one of the match's most exciting moments to watch.

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Edited by Sudeshna Banerjee
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