I have no issues with how well he does - John Barnes gives perfect reply to Marco Van Basten s criticism of Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football EPL 2022-23 News

I have no issues with how well he does - John Barnes gives perfect reply to Marco Van Basten s criticism of Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk

By Dakir Mohammed Thanveer Modified 30 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Virgil van Dijk has not been at his best this season Liverpool legend John Barnes has seemingly hit back at Dutch icon Marco van Basten for questioning Reds defender Virgil van Dijk and his role for the Netherlands. Van Dijk has been a stalwart in the Reds' defense since joining them from Southampton for £75 million in 2018. He has played 190 matches in all competitions for the club, helping them win seven trophies in the process. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post However, the center-back has been put under the microscope after making an underwhelming start to the 2022-23 season. He has received major criticism for his substandard performances, with some suggesting it is the reason for the Merseyside outfit's poor form this term. Van Basten is among those who have found fault with Van Dijk this season, questioning his role for the Netherlands. The Dutch icon feels that he takes the least initiative among Louis van Gaal's defenders in the team's build-up. Sportskeeda Football@skworldfootballDutch icon Marco van Basten believes former Manchester United target Jurrien Timber is overshadowing Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk for the Netherlands. dlvr.it/SZ4LGp3Dutch icon Marco van Basten believes former Manchester United target Jurrien Timber is overshadowing Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk for the Netherlands. dlvr.it/SZ4LGp Barnes, though, has dismissed Van Basten's claims by insisting that Van Dijk takes the lead when he is with Jurgen Klopp's side. The Anfield great believes it is only normal for players to play differently according to the demands of the teams they are playing for. He told Bonus Code Bets: "He [Van Dijk] takes the lead at Liverpool because that’s the way Liverpool play." "Obviously Holland are different and that’s why I’ll never look at Harry Maguire or any of the England players and say the way they play for their clubs is different because their clubs play different football.” “Holland plays completely differently to Liverpool, so of course, he’s going to be a different kind of player.” Barnes went on to take a subtle dig at Van Basten by asserting that he does not care what the Ajax legend says as long as Van Dijk fares well for the Reds. He said: “I’m concerned with Virgil Van Dijk for Liverpool and he’s been Liverpool’s most consistent player since he’s been there so I have no issues with how well he does or what Marco Van Basten thinks about him when he plays for Holland.”

How have Liverpool fared this season

Klopp and Co. began the season with a 3-1 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield. However, they have since struggled for form in both the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. The Anfield outfit find themselves sitting eighth in the league table with nine points. They have won two, drawn three and lost one of their six matches so far and are notably winless away from home. They began their Champions League campaign with a heavy 4-1 defeat to Napoli earlier this month. They have since gone on to beat Ajax 2-1 at home and will be looking to build on the momentum. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Dakir Mohammed Thanveer × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी