Virgil van Dijk told 'have a look at yourself' after dismal Liverpool title defense

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I've been the most critical of him - and he doesn't like being criticized."That's his ego. I just want to know what he thinks of his own performance.

Because I think he's a great defender - but he hasn't always shown it. He doesn't like it, but that's part of football."If he plays well, he gets all the credit too.

That's why I say it - because he's capable of such high levels."Van Dijk has enjoyed immense success at Liverpool. He is a five-time member of the PFA Team of the Year and, during the 2018-19 season, the Dutchman was named PFA Players' Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season and UEFA Men's Player of the Year.Unfortunately for the Liverpool captain, following the club's Premier League success last season, the 2025/26 campaign has proved to be a challenging one.Slot's players have struggled defensively, including the usually consistent Van Dijk.