That is the view of former Chelsea and Everton winger Pat Nevin. Van Dijk has been a key player for Liverpool this season as they look to topple Manchester City to claim their first Premier League title. The 27-year-old has been recognised for his outstanding performances at the back for the Reds by being named on the six-man shortlist, for the Professional Footballers' Association Players' Player of the Year award. However, Nevin admitted he was shocked when the defender, who spent two years at Celtic, was sold to Southampton for a reported £13million transfer fee and was not taken by one of the top teams in the Premier League.

Source: Express April 21, 2019 06:00 UTC