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Virgil Van Djik Presence has Transformed the Liverpool Defense - Steve McManaman Ahead of their UCL Final in Kiev.

Klopp defense have faced so many criticism in the early season before their big money signing of the dutch defender from Southampton in January transfer window. And  the former Liverpool and Real Madrid star McManaman has insists that the 26 years old present in the Liverpool defense has being a relief to the Kop.

The Dutch International have being an integral part of Jurgen Klopp Scintillating team this season with thier insurgence rise in the Champions League despite their shaky start in the group stage. Klopp team ousted their league rival Manchester City and AS Roma to book their place in the Champions final after over decade.



McManaman also beliefs that his presence have transform the Liverpool defensive line as he insists that they don't look panicky again with so many of them looking more solid and stable alongside of him.

“He’s been brilliant and the most important thing is he has made the other three or four players better as well,” says McManaman.

''His communications skills are great, his organisation is excellent and they don’t look panicky any more.''

''They also look more secure aerially, which was a big concern earlier in the season.''

''Any time a cross came into the box, you were hiding behind your hands fearing the worse.''

''Dejan Lovren looks a better player alongside Van Dijk. The goalkeeper seems more secure and that is because they have confidence that they have a powerful defender controlling things who can deal with the danger.''

Van Dijk was under huge pressure when he arrived with that massive price tag, but he has delivered big-time for Liverpool and you have to give him so much credit.

McManaman also suggests that Real Madrid might target Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnlod in Saturday’s final in Kiev as they might see him as a weak link, yet McManaman is convinced the youngster player taking part in the biggest game of the European season will handle the pressure.

''We forget that this kid has just turned 19 and he is playing in a Champions League final,'' added McMamaman.

''He was great in the quarter-final against Manchester City and even though he struggled in the second leg of the semi-final in Rome, he is doing great.

''I was watching him for the under-23s and the under-18s last year and he is bound to have little dips, but he has Gini Wijnaldum, James Milner and Jordan Henderson in front of him and experienced centre-backs to help him as well.''

''What a player this kid is going to be and the experience he is getting now will only stand him in good stead. I have every faith in him. He is a superstar in the making.''

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