Seedorf praises Van Dijk and claims ‘boring’ Liverpool is perfect place to win trophies

Former Netherlands international Clarence Seedorf thinks “boring city” Liverpool is the perfect place for Virgil van Dijk to churn out silverware.

Van Dijk signed for Liverpool in January 2018 for a fee of £75m, signalling the start of a new era at Anfield after two consecutive fourth-placed finishes under Jurgen Klopp.

The signing of Van Dijk, along with Alisson and Fabinho six months later, helped Liverpool win the Champions League in 2018/19 while securing a second-placed finish in the Premier League.

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Liverpool won the Premier League title the very next campaign and are now on course to win an unprecedented Quadruple this term under Klopp.

Van Dijk has been a key part of their recent success and Seedorf – who is a big fan of his compatriot – thinks the “boring” nature of the city has helped the Dutchman focus on his football.

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“Last week, I was in Liverpool for Amazon Prime Video, the streaming service for which I provide commentary,” Seedorf told NRC.

“With my Italian companions, the search for a good place to eat was easily done; they do not deviate from tradition, so it became an Italian restaurant for a change.

“Il Forno was the home of Carlo Ancelotti during his period as coach at Everton, and many Liverpool