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Virgil van Dijk hails ‘fantastic’ Arsenal stars Aubameyang and Lacazette ahead of Liverpool clash


Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk has praised Arsenal duo Aubameyang and Lacazette (Picture: Getty)

Virgil van Dijk has heaped praise on ‘fantastic’ Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Arsenal.

The unbeaten Liverpool and Arsenal meet at Anfield on Saturday evening vying for top-spot in the Premier League.

Liverpool will be wary of the threat of Aubameyang and Lacazette, who have both enjoyed impressive starts to the 2019-20 campaign.

Aubameyang has two goals in two games while Lacazette opened his account for the season in last weekend’s 2-1 win over Burnley.

Asked about Aubameyang and Lacazette, Van Dijk told The Times: ‘They’re fantastic finishers, both of them.

‘They’ve got pace, but overall Arsenal are just a great team. They have a clear plan of playing. It’s a fantastic game to play in.’

Despite preparing to face Arsenal’s coveted attack, Van Dijk also claims he does not spent too much time studying opponents.

He added: ‘Not any more. In the first season at Southampton, I looked at clips of who I was going to face.

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‘I’m at a stage now that I know most of the strikers, all their strengths and weaknesses. I know I’m going to face quality strikers.

‘Only before the game do I put my mind to what I’m going to face and then I focus on myself and the team.’

Manchester United hero Dimitar Berbatov has also revealed his admiration for Aubameyang and Lacazette, telling Betfair: ‘I f***ing love them. Their partnership is blossoming.

‘The way they play off each other and the goals they score, their quickness and sharpness is unbelievable. The same goes for Liverpool’s attacking players as well.’





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