Neville backtracks on ‘monster’ Van Dijk
Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville has admitted he was wrong to doubt Virgil van Dijk on his arrival from Southampton.
The Dutchman, who is the world’s most expensive defender following his £75million January move, has earned widespread plaudits for his assured displays at the heart of the Reds back-line.
Neville confessed that he was initially sceptical but confesses he has been mightily impressed by Van Dijk’s power.
“I thought Van Dijk was a good player at Southampton, but I didn’t think he was worth £75million, and I didn’t think he would have the impact on Liverpool’s defence that he’s had,” the Manchester United legend said on the Gary Neville Podcast.
“He’s a monster, and is looking a bit like Jaap Stam. It looks like he just throws people out of the way.”
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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Friday, January 5, 2018: Liverpool’s new signing Virgil van Dijk, who joined from Southampton for £75m, a world record for a defender, during the FA Cup 3rd Round match between Liverpool FC and Everton FC, the 230th Merseyside Derby, at Anfield. (Pic by David Rawcliffe/Propaganda)
Assessing Liverpool’s title chances, Neville argued that Jurgen Klopp’s side may find themselves lacking sufficient strength-in-depth in attack.
“You look at that midfield, with Wijnaldum, Keita and Milner, with Henderson still to come. There is some strength in depth there,” he said.
“Can Liverpool reproduce that high-intensity football Saturday-Wednesday? And did they need another centre-forward in case Firmino is out? Because I do think there is a big drop in intensity in their play when him [sic] or Salah are not playing.”
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