Cristian Romero insists Virgil van Dijk and Lisandro Martinez are Premier League’s best defenders
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Cristian Romero lists Virgil van Dijk and Lisandro Martinez as ‘the best defenders in the Premier League’ before Spurs star shows admiration for Gerard Pique and Carlos Puyol – who were ‘wonderful to watch’ at Barcelona for Pep’s all-conquering side Guardiola
- Cristian Romero has named his best defenders in the Premier League
- The Spurs man said international team-mate Lisandro Martinez is in his top two
- Romero also claimed Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk is the best in the league
- The Spurs are currently undefeated with Romero’s performance being key to the side’s form
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Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero has named who he believes are the two best defenders in the Premier League.
Romero is widely regarded as one of the best players in the league in this position, but avoided listing himself in his top two and played it safe with his answers.
Speak with air sportssaid the 24-year-old: “Today the best defender for me is Virgil van Dijk – always – and Lisandro Martinez from Manchester United. For me they are the best in the Premier League.”
Cristian Romero has had a major impact on Spurs’ defense since his arrival last summer
It’s no surprise that Romero named Van Dijk as the Premier League’s best centre-back.
The Netherlands international has been hugely influential since arriving at Anfield, helping his side take many trophies along the way.
The 31-year-old played a key role in winning the Champions League, the FA Cup, the Carabao Cup and Liverpool’s first league title in 30 years during his stay in Merseyside.
The imposing defender was also the winner of the PFA Players’ Player of the Year following his impressive 2018-19 Premier League campaign.
Virgil van Dijk has inspired Liverpool to win multiple trophies during his time at the club
Having played alongside Martinez on international duty, it should come as no surprise that Romero has chosen his compatriot in his top two.
The Manchester United defender got off to a rough start in the Premier League after beating Brighton and Brentford in his first two games, conceding six goals.
However, since Raphael Varane’s reintroduction to Man United, Martinez has grown into his role at the heart of his side’s defence.
United’s summer signing has a long way to go to disprove the doubters – who are particularly concerned about his height – but recent appearances are said to have endeared him to the Old Trafford stalwarts.
Despite his height, or lack thereof, Lisandro Martinez is pushing himself into the Premier League
Outside of the Premier League, under Pep Guardiola, Romero also declared his love for Barcelona’s brilliant team from 2008-2012, but not for reasons one would expect.
A full member of the defenders union, Romero did not mention Lionel Messi and Samuel Eto’o, but instead said: “I have always loved watching that team because I loved watching Carles Puyol and Gerard Pique, and also Javier Mascherano back then.” he played there’
In a somewhat surprising view, especially when it comes to the famously rugged Mascherano, Romero believes those defenders were “beautiful to watch.”
Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona won the 2009 Champions League final with a 2-0 win over United
