Former Liverpool and Manchester United player Paul Ince has claimed that Virgil van Dijk has the potential to be just what Liverpool needed to start winning trophies, just as Eric Cantona was at United.
Cantona is often seen as one of Sir Alex Ferguson's best ever signings for United, as he became one of the most influential players the club has ever seen in his relatively brief stay at Old Trafford.
The Frenchman helped United on their way to creating a stronghold on the Premier League that last well over ten years, and is considered one of the best players to grace the English top flight.
Van Dijk has had a massive influence since arriving at the Merseyside club, conceding a mere 14 goals in 24 games this season. Signed around a year ago for a huge
"When he came into the changing room for the first time, he was a big man, a big presence of a man, and his attitude matched our attitude. He had a will to win titles, he wanted to be successful."
✅ Cantona helped #MUFC win their first title after 26 years
— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) February 2, 2019
❓ Van Dijk is helped #LFC try to win their first one in 29 years...https://t.co/xtpEaTVXUZ
Ince emphasised the fact that Liverpool have the same 'fear factor' Manchester United had when Cantona arrived, with teams scared to play against the Merseysiders. Van Dijk is slowly becoming exactly what the Reds
Source : 90min