Former Netherlands star Wim Kieft has made a strong claim on Van Dijk saying the Liverpool star is lazy and nonchalant.
Virgil van Dijk has been influential in Liverpool’s recent success, helping them win the Champions League and the Premier League.
However, the Dutchman has endured an uncharacteristic start to the new 2020/21 campaign. First, he made a string of mistakes in the opening-day 4-3 win over Leeds on opening day.
Following that performance, former Aston Villa forward Gabby Agbonlahor claimed that Van Dijk was too arrogant in his approach during that narrow win.
And now, Kieft, a former forward who earned 42 caps for the Netherlands, has hit out at his compatriot.
He told De Telegraaf of Van Dijk: “He is not sharp, he behaves with the Oranje and Liverpool like the finished star, the great coaching leader, who shows a little too much that he does not like his fellow players.”
“At the same time, he plays lazy and nonchalant himself. He makes mistakes and often runs away from defensive handiwork in matches. With his status, he should be at the forefront of the battle.
“It took Van Dijk a long time to get to the top international level. He has been there for about two seasons now, but it is important that heremains very critical of himself.”
“His environment also plays an important role in this. It’s okay if his trainers shake him up a lot.”
Van Dijk was also criticised by the likes of Jamie Carragher following the Leeds game, but the player himself appeared unconcerned by his error.
The Dutchman was focused on his side taking all three points and says they got the job done at the end of the day.
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