The summer losses of Toby Alderweireld and Nathaniel Clyne threatened to cripple a once - stout Southampton defense , but van Dijk has performed incredibly as a replacement .
The Celtic signing has served as an important addition to a Saints defense ravaged by outgoing transfers .
The summer losses of Toby Alderweireld and Nathaniel Clyne threatened to cripple a once - stout Saints defense , but van Dijk has performed incredibly as a replacement .
The Celtic signing has served as an important addition to a Saints defense ravaged by outgoing transfers .