Chris Sutton criticized Virgil van Dijk’s performance during Liverpool’s 3-1 Premier League win over Burnley live on BBC Radio 5. The 50-year-old from Nottingham expressed his disappointment with Van Dijk’s effort in the 76th minute, describing it as an “easy” goal attempt. “Van Dijk has to score, there’s an absolute giant there.
“It’s a header,” said the former Premier League striker.Fortunately for Van Dijk, Darwin Nunes came on three minutes later and headed home to put Liverpool 3-1 up. The goal relieved Jurgen Klopp and gave him a break in the last 10 minutes of the game. Nunes’ goal was preceded by goals from Diogo Iotta and Luis Diaz to put Liverpool 2-1 up. Trent Alexander-Arnold made history by setting up Jota’s goal and became the most creative defender in Premier League history with 58 assists.
He overtook Andy Robertson, who was still 57 years old. The 32-year-old has been outstanding despite his poor form. Saturday afternoon at Anfield. Van Dijk dominated the defense and won four aerial duels, effectively neutralizing Burnley’s forwards.Van Dijk won’t be getting much sleep tonight despite criticizing Chris Sutton’s header as “a bit much”. Especially when Liverpool regain their top spot in the Premier League.
