‘The criticism is correct’: Virgil van Dijk admits falling under his excessive requirements in an ‘up and down season’ with the Liverpool star vowing to return to his constant greatest
- Virgil van Dijk has been a key participant for Liverpool throughout his 5 years on the membership
- The Dutchman has confronted criticism this season amid inconsistent performances
- Van Dijk has vowed to revive his excessive requirements after accepting the criticism
Virgil van Dijk has admitted his performances have been rightly criticised this season, with the Liverpool star acknowledging he has dipped under his traditional excessive requirements.
The Dutch worldwide has been a mainstay of the Liverpool defence since becoming a member of the membership from Southampton in a £75million deal again in January 2018.
Van Dijk’s performances have been essential to serving to Liverpool to win the Champions League in 2019 and the Premier League one 12 months later.
The 31-year-old has largely acquired plaudits throughout his time at Anfield having been named as PFA Participant of the 12 months in 2019, whereas additionally making the Group of the 12 months on three events.
Criticism has been geared toward Van Dijk this marketing campaign amid Liverpool’s underwhelming season, which sees the Reds mendacity 22 factors behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.
Virgil van Dijk accepts he has been rightly criticised over inconsistent shows this season
Van Dijk has insisted he’s working laborious to satisfy the excessive requirements he has set at Liverpool
Talking to The Instances, Van Dijk admitted his performances have warranted criticism, with the defender acknowledging he has been inconsistent.
‘Nobody is proof against criticism, if somebody mentioned that, they’re mendacity, Van Dijk mentioned. ‘However when the criticism is there and you realize it’s proper, the one factor you are able to do is hold your head down and concentrate on enhancing.
‘I do know my efficiency has been going just like the staff has been going, up and down.
‘I do know I’m one of many gamers who’s checked out, that I set a excessive customary during the last 5 years that it’s regular to be criticised. The one factor I can do is block the noise out and concentrate on how I take care of sure conditions to be higher.
‘Over the previous 5 years, excluding the 12 months of my harm, I’ve been enjoying each three or 4 days to such a constant stage.
‘I’m making an attempt to get again to that and I’ll get again to it.’
Van Dijk, who has performed 36 matches for Liverpool this season, will count on to line-up in opposition to Tottenham on Sunday.
The match might be key within the race for European soccer as Liverpool search to finish a tough marketing campaign on a excessive.
A victory for Liverpool at Anfield would take the Reds above Tottenham and right into a Europa League qualification spot.