In a revealing Q&A session with TNT Sports, Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has named Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk as the toughest opponent he has faced in the Premier League.
Odegaard, who has established himself as one of the top midfielders in the league, has faced numerous tough opponents since joining Arsenal from Real Madrid.
However, Van Dijk stands out as the most formidable foe, according to Odegaard. When asked to single out his toughest ever opponent, the 25-year-old Norwegian midfielder replied: “I think Virgil is a really tough one.” Odegaard’s admission is a testament to Van Dijk’s reputation as one of the best defenders in the world.
In the same Q&A session, Odegaard also shared some interesting insights into his personal life and opinions on football. He named his teammate, Kai Havertz, as his best friend in football, and former Arsenal striker, Thierry Henry, as the club’s greatest player of all time. Odegaard’s responses offer a glimpse into the life and thoughts of one of the Premier League’s most exciting young players.
