Virgil van Dijk has been told that he's no longer 'world class' despite what he's done for Liverpool

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Virgil van Dijk has been one of the best players in the world for some years now. The centre-back has been one of the main reasons behind Liverpool’s dominance, with his performances often single-handedly winning the Reds games.

Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesHowever, that has not stopped Jason Cundy from criticising Van Dijk and claiming that he’s no longer world-class.Jason Cundy says that Virgil van Dijk is no longer a ‘world class’ centre-backIf you asked anyone over the last few years who the best defender in the Premier League has been, most would say Van Dijk. “He’s not the best defender ever,” Cundy said.“Is he world class?” O’Hara replied.“He has been, but he’s not.

The centre-back has been one of the Reds’ most regular starters over the last few years, and the amount of impact he’s had on the club is massive. And, while it’s still feasible that Liverpool could offer Van Dijk a year-long extension in the 2026-27 season, it feels like he’ll be getting to the end of his career by that point.