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.

He seems nothing like those two personality wise so I doubt it.

What an absolute melt, imagine comparing Auba and Özil to van Dijk.

Don't wanna have the people in the back miss out on your stand up bit

Hahahaha

I guess this is sarcastic?

Perhaps it’s for a similar reason as at Liverpool. Our midfield has seen a significant boost in player quality in 2023

I mean, that’s not really the hot take you think it is lol. Dias isn’t great with the ball. Not bad, but “just” above average.

And Saliba, while a fantastic player in his own right, doesn’t have quite the domineering physical presence that VVD has. VVD has one of the best physical profiles for a CB in the history of the sport.

The priority is Salah because of some... Annoying pests

Don’t know what wages he’s on/what his contract length is, but what has he done this season to deserve that at all?

I remember in Sunday league as a young teen being asked to play out of position as a centre half, and I played the match as a defensive midfielder. I remember a couple years later looking back and wondering what the hell happened, was I stupid and misunderstood the manager’s request, and nobody bothered to correct me?

And how much of his poor form was down to him not putting in enough effort.