"Liverpool's problems do run far deeper than the underperforming pair, and the priority in January must be to sign a centre-half and holding midfielder"
"Virgil van Dijk has come under more scrutiny than ever before this season, but it is wrong to single out the captain as the reason for Liverpool's fall from grace."
"Van Dijk has been Liverpool's leader at the back since his arrival at the club in January 2018 and up to this season, you could count the number of bad games he has had on a couple of fingers."
Liverpool's problems run deeper than a couple of underperforming players, with defensive instability and insufficient midfield protection creating systemic issues. The January transfer window must prioritize signing a centre-half and a holding midfielder to restore balance and provide cover for the backline. Virgil van Dijk has come under increased scrutiny this season, but singling him out as the cause of the decline is unfair. Van Dijk has led the defense since his arrival in January 2018 and has rarely produced poor performances until now. Addressing recruitment and midfield shielding will be essential to stabilise results.
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