Xavi praises Van Dijk ahead of his hundredth cap

On the eve of Virgil van Dijk's hundredth cap, Xavi praised the Netherlands captain, according to Voetbal International.

Photo: Voetbal International (new window)

Virgil van Dijk is set to celebrate his hundredth cap with the Netherlands. On this occasion, the manager Xavi took the opportunity to pay tribute to his captain, as reported by Voetbal International.

"Van Dijk is a real leader," Xavi said, cited by the Dutch outlet. He also revealed that he enjoys working closely with the defender, the same source adds.

Sources

  1. L’ÉquipeXavi : «Van Dijk est un vrai leader» (new window)lequipe.fr
  2. Voetbal InternationalXavi bewierookt Van Dijk: 'Een ware leider' (new window)vi.nl