Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has admitted to paying close attention to Virgil van Dijk as he continues to improve as a player.
The Argentinian centre-back was signed by the Lilywhites last summer and made an instant impression following his exit from Atalanta, helping Antonio Conte's side qualify for the Champions League. Romero is now one of the first names on the Tottenham team-sheet and will likely play a key role if the Londoners are to be successful this season.
On the international stage, the 24-year-old has been equally impressive. He was included in the Team of the Tournament for last year's Copa America after helping his home country secure this major honour for the first time since 1993.
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Romero will now have hopes of continuing his development as a player, enabling him to reach the levels of Van Dijk - considered by many as the best central defender in the world. Spurs' star is certainly aware of the talent the Dutchman possesses, as made clear by the Argentina international himself.
"When I was a boy I used to watch Puyol and Pique's Barcelona a lot. Today I watch Van Dijk a lot," he admitted.
Part of the Spurs side that earned a deserving point against Liverpool at Anfield last season, Romero believes he has settled in well after an assured start to life in the capital.
“The English league is the best in the world. Adapting is not easy, it was hard for me, but I already feel good and trying to maintain my level," he told Como Te Va, as reported by Infobae.
“I live training sessions and matches in the same way. I like to play and train hard. The games and the experience have allowed me to know how to play when I have a yellow card. Last season I only had eight [Premier League] yellow cards and they didn't send me off."
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