Ian Wright agrees with Alan Shearer about Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk

Ian Wright has agreed with Alan Shearer that Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is back to his best following criticism over his performances

Liverpool are back in the top-four conversation following a dismal campaign by their standards last season - with Van Dijk one of the star performers for Jurgen Klopp so far this season

Van Dijk made a number of key contributions including thwarting Bryan Mbuemo with a last-ditch clearance inside his six-yard box last weekend

Arsenal legend Wright believes Van Dijk is now back to the standard that saw him finish second, behind Lionel Messi, in the 2019 Ballon d'Or standings.

Wright

"I think Van Dijk is back to the Van Dijk that we know and love - he’s a great player,

Alan Shearer

"He did have a good game (against Brentford). He looked back to his best, he read the game very well,

"They are always going to score goals Liverpool, with the talent they have up top."

Van Dijk and Liverpool team-mates will then come face-to-face with Erling Haaland and Manchester City when the Premier League resumes