‘Weird’ Liverpool star ‘does so little’ as Dutch legend heaps praise on ex-Man Utd target
Marco van Basten has questioned Virgil van Dijk as he thinks that the Liverpool defender is being overshadowed by ex-Man Utd target Jurrien Timber.
Virgil Van Dijk
‘I know I could have done better’ Liverpool defender opens up on his start to the season
Having struggled for consistency, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up about where things have gone wrong this year.
Van Dijk rejects claim poor Liverpool form down to injury concern ahead of World Cup
Having missed the last two major tournaments, Van Dijk is desperate to make it to Qatar but insists that can’t be his focus.
Cristian Romero names Man Utd star among best two defenders in the Premier League
Romero graciously avoided naming himself but did select a compatriot as one of the two best defenders in the Premier League.
Carragher says there are players ‘a lot worse off’ than Van Dijk and defends Liverpool ‘handful’
Jamie Carragher says there are a lot of players who deal with “worse” criticism than Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk…
Ferdinand hits back at Van Dijk after the Liverpool star criticised views of former players
Rio Ferdinand thinks that criticism of Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool recently has been deserved after he hit out at critical former players.
Liverpool defender Van Dijk slams former footballers for ‘getting us down’ after Ajax win
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has criticised former footballers who “try and get us down” after beating Ajax in the Champions League.
Ex-Liverpool man slams Van Dijk, Trent, Salah for ‘lethargic’ and ‘complacent’ performances
Former midfielder Murphy has blamed the “complacency” of several Liverpool players for the Reds’ slow start to the season.
‘It’s kid stuff!’ – Carragher hits out at ’embarrassing’ Liverpool duo, pinpoints ‘big worry’ with club
Jamie Carragher did not hold anything back when he hit out at Liverpool following their damaging 4-1 defeat in the Champions League against Napoli.
Five better reasons for Van Dijk’s poor Liverpool form than strange Murphy explanation
Liverpool centre-half Virgil van Dijk has not been even close to his imperious best in the Premier League so far this season. And here is why.
Van Dijk ‘playing within himself’ after injury as Murphy forgets whole of 2021-22 season
Danny Murphy’s having a bad day, even for Danny Murphy. That injury Van Dijk picked up in October 2020 is really hampering him.
Klopp stunned Merseyside derby finished goalless; Van Dijk: Two points dropped for Liverpool
Klopp said it was an “intense” game at Goodison Park as Liverpool hit the post three times in their 0-0 draw against Everton.
Six reasons for Liverpool to feel uneasy following that Old Trafford capitulation
While it would be a knee-jerk too far to suggest that their season is over, Liverpool have work to do after their loss to Manchester United.
Carragher hits out at one player for not acting when Liverpool were in the ‘proverbial (sh*t)’
Jamie Carragher was critical of Virgil van Dijk’s performance as Liverpool lost 2-1 to Man Utd in the Premier League on Monday night.
Van Dijk insists Old Trafford is a ‘difficult’ place to go despite Reds winning last two 5-0, 4-2
Despite their slow start to the season, Van Dijk insists Liverpool will not head to Old Trafford looking to make a statement against Man Utd.
Van Dijk backs Salah to bounce back from Liverpool contract distraction
The Egyptian contributed 23 goals and 13 assists in 35 Premier League matches last campaign…
Van Dijk pushes Liverpool striker Nunez to ‘watch and learn’ from teammate to ‘master’ skill
“It’s good. He can mix it up, and he can defend from the front.”
Good deal for Liverpool perhaps but Ben Davies treatment shames Reds…
The Mailbox criticises Liverpool for their treatment of the now-departed Ben Davies. Also: Frenkie De Jong, Darwin Nunez, England and the Euros, and more…
Manchester United right to wait for Erik Ten Hag’s Van Dijk amid renewed optimism…
The Mailbox reckons Man Utd are right to sit tight while Frenkie De Jong slowly comes around to the idea of swapping Barca for Old Trafford…
Newcastle target Botman backed to do ‘something similar’ to Liverpool star ahead of £35m move
“I really do hope for Sven that he can do something similar. He has got the physical presence.”
Van Dijk to Liverpool features as one of six club-record transfers that actually worked out
Virgil van Dijk transformed Liverpool’s fortunes, but he is not the only club-record signing that has had a fantastic impact.
De Bruyne and three Liverpool players among nominees for PFA Player of the Year
Six Premier League players are up for the award, with Kevin De Bruyne and Mo Salah in the running…
Arsenal and Spurs leaders join Liverpool, Man City pairs in list of best centre-halves of the season
Liverpool and Man City have two representatives each but there is room for London to thrive as Arsenal, Chelsea, Palace and Spurs feature.
Liverpool ‘Rolls Royce’ ensures Jurgen Klopp’s side ‘get away’ with ‘problem’ – Gary Lineker claims
“[He] is such a Rolls Royce [so Liverpool] can get away with it.”
Carragher sends warning to Liverpool star Salah as Redknapp makes Van Dijk money claim
Jamie Carragher has warned Mo Salah that he could flop if he leaves Liverpool, while Jamie Redknapp thinks he is replaceable…
Owen makes stunning claim about Van Dijk after Liverpool reach Champions League final
The arrival of the Dutchman in January 2018 for a fee of £75m has coincided with the Reds’ recent success…
‘Different class’ – Robertson lavishes praise on three Liverpool players following ‘big performance’
“We made five changes today, but the lads that are coming in are putting in big performances. We need that.”
Seedorf praises Van Dijk and claims ‘boring’ Liverpool is perfect place to win trophies
Clarence Seedorf thinks “boring city” Liverpool is the perfect place for Virgil van Dijk to churn out silverware…
‘It’s crazy!’ – Van Dijk taken aback by ‘fantastic’ Liverpool star who has ‘loads to learn’
“He is a fantastic player. To be that good already at such an age, it’s crazy, in my opinion.”