VIDEO: 'VVD, my guy!' – NBA & LA Lakers legend LeBron James sends special motivational message to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk

NBA and LA Lakers sensation LeBron James has sent a motivational message to Virgil van Dijk and backed him to lead Liverpool to "amazing things".

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• LeBron sends special message to Van Dijk
• Backed defender to lead Reds to success
• Liverpool out to win four trophies this term

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Van Dijk has received a lot of praise for his performances since being given the captain's armband at Anfield this season, with the Reds still in the fight to win a quadruple of trophies before coach Jurgen Klopp's imminent departure. Basketball icon James has congratulated the Dutch centre-back and backed his team for success.

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• WHAT LEBRON JAMES SAID ABOUT VAN DIJK

  "VVD, my guy," James said. "I hope you're well. I just want to say a huge congratulations on taking the armband this season. I know you will lead this club on amazing things. Strive for greatness. You'll never walk alone."

  Van Dijk responded: "The king has spoken… Let's rock and roll."

• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Van Dijk has been a mainstay for Liverpool this season, starting 25 Premier League games since being appointed captain – more than any of his Reds team-mates. His predecessor, Jordan Henderson, admitted on Wednesday that the Anfield team have been given a "lift" since the Dutchman was appointed skipper after the English midfielder left to join Al-Ettifaq in Saudi Arabia.