Liverpool star receives harsh criticism from this former player

Part of why Liverpool are not at their best, apart from the countless injuries that are a headache for Jürgen Klopp, is the poor defensive level of both Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil Van Dijk. Precisely the Netherland´s center back has been the center of criticism for the past days.

There is talk of an extremely fragile Liverpool´s backline, and it is the truth. In the first six games played in the Premier League, they have received six goals, meaning, they are receiving at least one goal per game. Unusual from a side that aspires to become champions of everything this year.

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Danny Murphy, former Liverpool player in the 1990s, did not hesitate to point the defense's criticism at one man, Virgil Van Dijk. The central defender who should be the one with the most stripes, and the most confidence to show, is not meeting expectations, according to Murphy.

It's no secret that Liverpool's midfield injuries also affect their defence. For example Fabinho, who is the only defensive midfielder and was injured in the first games of Klopp's men. To his injury, Joel Matip's is added, who has not been able to recover and in the same way, has lost several duels.

What did Danny Murphy say about Van Dijk?

The ex player believes that the injury has affected Van Dijk: “He’s not up to his level. Before his injury he was arguably looking like one of the best centre-halves we’ve ever seen. I think psychologically he’s not in the same place”. Murphy is refering to the ACL injury Van Dijk suffered in 2020/21 season.