Exclusive: Stan Collymore questions if Liverpool star needs a break after Brentford draw

Former Liverpool forward Stan Collymore has questioned whether there is an argument for Virgil van Dijk being eased back into action a little more sparingly than he currently is.

The Reds drew 3-3 with Brentford in the Premier League this weekend, and it admittedly wasn’t a stellar performance by the Dutchman and his back line.

To be fair, van Dijk sets a very high standard for himself and he has recently recovered from a serious long-term injury.

Speaking exclusively to Empire of the Kop after the full-time whistle, Collymore asked whether Liverpool’s No.4 is entitled to sitting the odd game out.

“Is it a game too far [for Virgil], in terms of it being a little too intense? [He] played a lot of games at the beginning of the season, we’ve got international breaks as well,” he said.

“Is there an argument for taking him out for a little spell? Even for a game or two, or even just managing him much better.”