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Sol Campbell questions whether Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk is becoming complacent after Aston Villa humiliation before wondering how he would have stood out against John Terry, Tony Adams and Co

Sol Campbell has suggested that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is becoming complacent.

Van Dijk's outstanding performances in recent seasons have seen him establish himself as one of the best players in the world.

However, van Dijk was part of the Liverpool side that were thrashed 7-2 by Aston Villa recently.

Sol Campbell has suggested that Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is becoming complacent

Former Tottenham and Arsenal defender Campbell suggested that van Dijk may be struggling as he wasn't tested enough previously.

Campbell told The Athletic: 'I know Van Dijk struggled in the Villa game, but he stands out these days because he's head and shoulders above everyone else, which makes me wonder if that is hampering him at the same time.