## Newcastle United's Eddie Howe Likens Chelsea's Tosin Adarabioyo to Virgil Van Dijk Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has heaped praise on Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo, comparing him to Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk. Howe was speaking ahead of Newcastle's Premier League clash with Fulham, where Adarabioyo is currently on loan. Adarabioyo has impressed at Craven Cottage this season, helping Fulham to keep six clean sheets in 15 Premier League appearances. His performances have not gone unnoticed, with Howe describing him as one of the best defenders in the league. "I think Tosin Adarabioyo is a fantastic player," Howe said. "He's a player that I've admired for a long time. He's a player that I think has all the attributes to be a top-class defender. He's strong, he's quick, he's good in the air, he's good with his feet. He's a player that I think can play at the highest level." Howe went on to compare Adarabioyo to Van Dijk, who is widely regarded as one of the best defenders in the world. "I think he's got similar attributes to Virgil Van Dijk," Howe said. "He's a player that's very comfortable on the ball, he's a player that's very good in the air, he's a player that's very good at reading the game. I think he's got all the attributes to be a top-class defender." Adarabioyo will be hoping to continue his impressive form when Fulham face Newcastle on Saturday. The Cottagers will be looking to extend their unbeaten run to three games, while Newcastle will be looking to bounce back from their defeat to Manchester United last weekend.
