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[Paul Joyce] Virgil van Dijk: Centre half admitted his standards dropped last season, but his defensive statistics are better than ever at Anfield and a new contract should now be discussed (www.thetimes.co.uk)
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[–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (4 children)

Maybe I am wrong but it feels like the auba,Ozil situation at Arsenal . Plays very good , gets a huge contract and relax.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    It is nothing alike. Van Dijk has never ever been criticized for his lack of motivation or work ethic, nor has his character or behaviour ever been problematic. He is a leader and a serious professional, if anything he comes across as too serious at times.

    Besides, the situation at the clubs is also totally different. Liverpool are stable and in the position the be consistently competing. Van Dijk is on top of his game and fits right into that plan, unlike Ozil and Auba who were past their peak and coasting.

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  • [–] [B] 1 point 2 years ago

    While I agree with you completely, it's quite funny that the reason a lot of big clubs avoided moving for him earlier, despite his immense talent, was a belief that he was lazy and unmotivated due to his languid style.

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