Gary Neville has cautioned that Liverpool’s title aspirations could take a significant hit if Virgil van Dijk were to suffer an injury.
Liverpool strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League with a commanding 6-3 victory over Tottenham on Sunday, extending their lead to four points.
Speaking on his Sky Sports podcast, Neville praised Liverpool as “undoubtedly the best team” in the league but stressed the critical importance of Van Dijk’s fitness.
“Van Dijk is to Liverpool what Rodri is to Manchester City—he’s the glue that holds everything together. Keeping him fit is absolutely vital,” Neville remarked.
The former Manchester United defender also pointed out that injuries to key players like Van Dijk or Mohamed Salah would be a major setback for Liverpool’s title hopes. Despite this, he acknowledged that the team is in a commanding position and “easily the strongest side in the league.”
Van Dijk, however, has issued a reminder to Liverpool about the challenges ahead, highlighting the “many games and intense pressure” they will face.
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