Marco van Basten has slated Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk after some “very unusual” performances for Holland.
Van Basten has criticised how little Van Dijk does for the Dutch nationwide aspect of their build-up.
“It’s truly very unusual that such an excellent participant does so little for the Dutch nationwide group within the build-up,” stated Dutch legend Van Basten, chatting with Ziggo Sport.
Contemplating how technically gifted Van Dijk is, and the way pivotal he’s to Liverpool’s build-up play, it’s fascinating to learn Van Basten’s feedback.
Van Dijk’s lengthy, cross-field balls and composure when taking part in out from the again are so key to how Liverpool play.
Van Basten has heaped reward on Van Dijk’s defensive accomplice Jurrien Timber, claiming he’s the rationale Holland are in a position to play out from the again with ease.
“Timber is a extremely good builder. Ajax actually began to play nicely due to this man, and so did the Dutch nationwide group. It’s actually because of him that we play so simply from the again. He’s actually a high participant,” stated Van Basten.
The criticism from Van Basten comes at an fascinating time, with the Dutch nationwide group managing a 1-0 win over Belgium and a 2-0 win over Poland of their final two video games.
