Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been branded “lazy and nonchalant” by former Netherlands international Wim Kieft, with the Reds star urged to remain grounded.
The commanding Dutch centre-half has already been accused of becoming “arrogant” by Jamie Carragher early in the 2020-21 campaign.
The Anfield legend made that claim on the back of an uncharacteristic error from Van Dijk in a thrilling 4-3 victory over Leeds on the opening day of the new Premier League season.
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Many were quick to put that down as a rare off day, with the £75 million ($96m) asset on Merseyside having been a model of consistency throughout much of his time at Liverpool.