Joel Matip has revealed how Virgil van Dijk continues to improve EVERY Liverpool player.
Matip has struck up a centre-back partnership with Van Dijk as the Reds strive for Premier League and Champions League glory.
Van Dijk played a key part in Liverpool's 2-1 Premier League win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday when he helped prevent Moussa Sissoko from scoring late on.
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And Matip believes the Dutchman is the "complete" defender.
“He’s a great defender,” said the Cameroonian.
“And being around him, I think everybody improves. He has had a big impact on the improvement. It’s great to play (with) him. He’s a complete defender and he knows what to do.
“Every defender does things a little bit differently. You always need some time to really know each other.
"This is normal. I think we need this time in a good way and this is working most of the time quite well.”
Matip's run of 12 consecutive starts is his longest such sequence since arriving at Anfield on a free transfer from Schalke nearly three years ago.
And, speaking to Premier League productions, he said: “It’s not too bad; I always know that I have to improve but it’s a good feeling to be on the pitch and to play.
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“If you win it’s also not too bad. I’m happy.
"But you know you have always to improve, to get better, to be part of the team.”
