AC Milan great Franco Baresi admits he's a fan of Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.
Baresi was speaking ahead of Milan's Europa League clash wit Manchester United.
"I have great respect for English football and I do follow the Premier League when possible," he told the Daily Mail.
"It's been growing a lot and has some great players and international coaches.
"I have always liked Virgil van Dijk. He is a great player who has helped Liverpool develop a lot in the past few years. I would have liked to play with him.
"English defences are strong physically and have a great personality. The United defence, with Maguire and Lindelof are a great pair, whom I respect."
