- Oxlade has chosen his favorite between Thiago Silva and Virgil Van Dijk
- Chelsea’s Silva and Liverpool’s Van Dijk are considered the best centre-backs in the EPL
- Both players are having a difficult campaign with their respective clubs.
Oxlade, a fast-rising Nigerian musician, has shared his opinion on who is better between Chelsea defender Thiago Silva and Liverpool centre-back Virgil Van Dijk.
Oxlade, known in real life as Ikuforiji Olaitan Abdulrahman put his football knowledge on display by speaking on a wide range of topics during his interview with Prodirectsoccer.
The music star is in the UK for business purposes as he continues to further his works.
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However, in a controversial choice, the singer believes Brazilian defender Silva is far ahead of Van Dijk.
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“I would not bench Thiago for Van Dijk, ever,” he told Prodirectsoccer’s Yung Filly. “So on the right hand side I will always start with Thiago ahead of Van Dijk. He is the oldest player at Chelsea and has the tallest appearance.”
“I’ve seen Van Dijk play Messi, send people to meet Messi before I stop him. He can’t even take Messi one on one. I’ve also seen what skilled players have done to Van Dijk.”
Silva and Chelsea are having a difficult campaign, slipping to 10th in the English Premier League and they are out of the EFL and FA Cup.
Meanwhile, Van Dijk and his Liverpool side have been hot and cold in the ongoing campaign.
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The Liverpool right-back has come under intense criticism from fans for his poor defensive performance for the club this season.
Oxlade, who appears to be a Liverpool fan, believes the 24-year-old England defender could be used by manager Jurgen Klopp as a midfielder.
Van Dijk suffers injury
Liverpool will have to find their spark without the services of Virgil Van Dijk, as the defender will be out for a few weeks with a hamstring injury.
Van Dijk, who participated in the World Cup with the Netherlands, lasted just 45 minutes on Monday in the Premier League clash against Brentford.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said after the 3-1 loss that he did not think the problem was too serious and that Van Dijk himself wanted to stay for the rest of the game.
Source: Sports Brief News
