Ryan Gravenberch would have Virgil van Dijk as his assistant manager if he became a manager himself in the future.

The Dutch duo were two of Liverpool’s best players last season, with them both managing to keep opposing attackers away from the Reds’ net.

This season, things have been a tad different, with things such as injuries and poor performances getting in the way of Liverpool being on top of the Premier League table.

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Gravenberch and Van Dijk have, however, proven their worth at times this term, with the former of the two explaining why he’d have Liverpool’s captain as his assistant.

It’s hard to hide from the fact that Van Dijk has been one of Liverpool’s best players over the last few years.

Before joining Liverpool, he never managed to fully reach his potential, but under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp and now Arne Slot, he’s seen as one of the best centre-backs in the world.

During his time at Anfield, the Dutchman’s knowledge of the game has grown massively, and since he became the captain after Jordan Henderson exited, he’s also managed to develop some solid...