'He learnt from me!' - Ally McCoist in hysterics at Virgil van Dijk's ex-team-mate's claim
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Former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew defended Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool endure a difficult campaign, whilst Ally McCoist shared his theory on the Reds' captainScotland legend Ally McCoist couldn't hold back his amusement when discussing Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk with former Celtic defender Charlie Mulgrew. But the Holland international will stick around while the Reds reconstruct without his Premier League and Champions League winning colleagues.READ MORE: David Moyes tells Arne Slot to stop moaning about referees ahead of crunch Merseyside derbyREAD MORE: Liverpool news: Arne Slot confirms forgotten star's return as 'Mo Salah replacement' namedMulgrew discussed how Van Dijk navigated his difficulties at Celtic during his spell with the Scottish Premiership outfit.
The 40-year-old reckons that Liverpool's disappointing season has played a part in his troubles, but stood up for his former club-mate.Speaking on talkSPORT, Mulgrew prompted laughter from McCoist as he said: "Van Dijk learned a lot from me. He dribbles out, 35 yards, hits the underside of the bar and you're thinking, 'jeez oh, he's a proper player'.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Latest Reds news and more on our dedicated Facebook page"We played away in a European qualifier, they threw everything in the box, launching it, the big man got a bit bullied that night, he got dropped for the second leg."That night, you're thinking, 'the big man's not the best in the air, that's his issue, ' he quickly solved that. Nobody beat him in the air after that."He continued: "As a centre-back, it's never down to you, you're relying on your midfield, full-backs, 'keeper, the massive thing for a centre-back is that you're looking for clean sheets, the longer the game goes on and you're looking for clean sheets, you look quicker, faster, stronger.""People are talking as if he's slowed down, maybe not as fit or his legs have gone but it's only because of how Liverpool are doing, there's no way his legs have gone."McCoist added: "I've got my own theory on Van Dijk, I actually think at times it looked too easy for him."Liverpool face a stern test to secure Champions League qualification following their elimination at the hands of PSG.