A claim from Argentina has suggested their defensive star is among the best in the world ahead of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk
Former Argentina international Jorge Burruchaga believes Tottenham Hotspur man Cristian Romero is a better defender than Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk.
In recent seasons, Van Dijk's form has suffered as he tried to meet the expectations that he set prior to his serious knee injury. As a result, the Holland defender has been a target for frequent criticism and a marker for comparisons. READ MORE: Ben Doak has just seven games to prove Liverpool don’t need to sign Mohamed Salah replacementSpurs' Romeo has been hailed by Argentina teammate Lionel Messi in recent weeks. The Albicelste icon lauded the defender as the "best defender in the world right now," after leading Lionel Scaloni's side to Copa America and World Cup success.
Burruchaga has argued that the former Atalanta stopper is "10 times" better than the Liverpool defender and compared to the leading centre-backs, they lack what Romeo has.
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