Behind the humble words, Van Dijk's modesty and self-reflection
Van Dijk, the core of Liverpool's defense, is known as one of the best central defenders in contemporary football for his strong physical fitness, excellent defensive skills and calm judgment on the field. However, in an interview about "what would it be like if he lived in the previous Premier League", his humble words reflected a different attitude.
Van Dijk believes that the previous Premier League environment was more intense and required higher physical and psychological qualities of players. In that era, the players' styles were tough and rough, especially the forwards who preferred a power-based style of play. Van Dijk's remarks, seemingly humble on the surface, are actually his careful observation of the current football environment and the style of the past Premier League. He believes that he may "suffer" in the confrontation of that era, which is not only a respect for his predecessors, but also a calm examination of his own strength.
**Why was the previous Premier League so "terrible"? **
Van Dijk's humble words remind people of the Premier League from the 1990s to the early 21st century. At that time, the Premier League was famous for its physical intensity and fierce game style. The presence of legendary forwards such as Alan Shearer and Eric Cantona brought countless physical confrontations and fierce fights to the Premier League, and was even regarded as a symbol of the golden age of the Premier League. These forwards are not only fast and have superb shooting skills, but also can gain the upper hand in physical confrontations, causing great pressure on defenders.
**The beauty of Van Dijk's humility**
The modern Premier League places more emphasis on technology and speed. Although the confrontation is still fierce, it is more standardized in terms of rules, reducing a lot of extreme physical confrontations. This allows modern defensive players to show more refined defensive skills under the protection of the rules. However, as a world-class defender, Van Dijk was able to face this difference calmly and humbly believed that he might "suffer" in that era, showing his maturity and introspection. He did not blindly emphasize his physical fitness, speed and skills, but gave full respect to the legendary players of the past.
**Humility is a higher requirement for oneself**
Van Dijk's humility is not just simple politeness, but a reflection of his constant pursuit of a higher level. He understands that being a great defender requires not only skills, but also constant reflection and improvement. On the field, he is never complacent and always focuses on how to improve his defensive efficiency and win more victories for the team.
**Summary**
Van Dijk's humble words are a respect for past Premier League legends and a manifestation of his constant self-reflection and pursuit of excellence. This attitude makes him calmer and more stable on the field, and also makes him an indispensable defensive backbone for Liverpool and the Dutch national team.
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