Van Dijk: Ramos isn't the kind of defender I like Premier League Prefers Varane

Sergio Ramos is not Virgil van Dijk's favourite player in the world and the Liverpool defender, who is football's most expensive in his position, explained that the Spaniard is not 'his kind' of player.

The Dutchman's Reds' teammate Dejan Lovren has had an extremely public dispute with Ramos lately, and Van Dijk himself has issued something of a well-mannered criticism of the Real Madrid star's game.

"He's not the best," Van Dijk told De Telegraaf.

"He's a great player and I respect him for what he has achieved, but he's not the kind of defender I like."

It is Ramos' Madrid partner Raphael Varane that Van Dijk admires the most in the world.

"He [Varane] is my favourite," he added.

"He's an excellent defender who is still young and has improved.

"His way of defending is different because he tries to avoid being in situations where he has to intervene and tackle."