Virgil van Dijk has already solved Liverpool FC problem, claims BBC pundit
The BBC Sport pundit heaps praise on Virgil van Dijk for his impressive start to life at Liverpool FC
Virgil van Dijk has already provided stability in the Liverpool FC defence, according to Garth Crooks.
The Netherlands international moved to the Reds in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Southampton in January.
Van Dijk was initially linked with a move to Liverpool FC last summer but the Reds were unable to get a deal over the line.
The Merseyside outfit made the Dutch centre-half the most expensive defender in the world following his January switch.
The 26-year-old scored on his Liverpool FC debut following a headed winner in a 2-1 win over Everton in the FA Cup.
Van Dijk struggled in his opening two Premier League games but the January signing has since helped the Reds go on a six-game unbeaten run.
Liverpool FC were 2-0 winners against Newcastle United at Anfield on Saturday evening as Van Dijk partnered Dejan Lovren at the back.
Former Spurs legend Crooks has been impressed with Van Dijk’s impact on Jurgen Klopp’s defence.
“I expect Liverpool to score goals because of the way manager Jurgen Klopp sets them up,” Crooks told BBC Sport.
“They are as exciting at home as Manchester United are dull under Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
“However, Virgil van Dijk has provided Liverpool with a stability in defence that was desperately lacking. What took them so long?”
Liverpool FC were 5-0 winners against FC Porto in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 last month.
The Reds are looking to finish in the Premier League’s top four in successive seasons.
