Liverpool have been blessed with the presence of Virgil van Dijk in the side these past eight years.
The Dutchman has established himself as an all-time great in the Premier League. Some say Van Dijk is the greatest centre-back to do it in England.
It was never a guarantee that he would reach his potential at Anfield, with injuries a huge concern in his early years.
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The captain has overcome every challenge, and is set to hit a staggering 100-game milestone if he makes it onto the pitch against Wolves on Tuesday.
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It feels almost certain that Arne Slot will start Van Dijk on Tuesday — that will mark a monumental achievement.
He will have started the past 100 Premier League games for the Reds.
What makes this even more special is that it comes after an ACL injury that threatened to derail his career.
Virgil van Dijk kisses the Liverpool badge in front of the Kop after scoring in the Premier League match against West Ham United at Anfield.
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To go from almost a year on the sidelines to becoming one of Liverpool’s most durable stars is a testament to the work Van Dijk has put in and the longevity he has shown in his time at Anfield.
While he will be 35 next season, there are no current signs that the big centre-half is slowing down. Age is less of a determining factor in his position, especially for a player with such incredible understanding of the game.
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There are ten games to go in this league campaign, which gives Van Dijk the chance to place himself among the most impactful 30-something-year-olds in the history of the division.
Of all players to compete in the top five European leagues in their age 32 to 34 seasons, Van Dijk can rack up the second-most minutes ever, trailing only Man United’s Steve Bruce.
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That’s only if he stays in the lineup, needing 700 minutes to take second place.
It might sound like a cherry-picked stat, but it’s a testament to the Dutchman’s consistency and availability. It also doesn’t hurt that Van Dijk is still world-class.
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