Virgil van Dijk believes Ibrahima Konate can achieve greatness at Liverpool.
Konate made an 18th consecutive start for Jurgen Klopp’s side in Saturday’s win over Brentford which has kept the club’s Champions League hopes alive.
The France international’s rich vein of form was also recognised by the Anfield crowd, who routinely chanted his name during the Premier League encounter.
But Van Dijk feels Konate still has room for improvement despite admitting his his centre-back partner’s performances are of a ridiculously high standard.
“He can be so much better than what he is already,” said Van Dijk.
“He is still learning and is so young, but he is outstanding. He is so strong, so fast, has everything for a modern-day centre-half.
“If I can give him one or two tips now and then and make him even more better, I’m more than happy to.
“He wants to learn, is eager to learn, is good to have around the dressing room, and at the moment is already playing at such a high level.
“But as centre-half, experience is also a big thing and how to deal with certain situations, difficult moments, mistakes that happen now and then.
“I think he is doing very well, how to manage himself as well is very important too physically.
“He is making big steps and I’m very, very glad to be part of it.”