Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and Holland looks disappointed during the World Cup qualifier in Malta on October 9 2025(Image: Roy Lazet/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been subject to yet more criticism in Holland after being slammed as "painful" and "weak". Van Dijk skippered the Dutch national team to a comprehensive 4-0 win in Malta in their latest World Cup qualifier on Thursday evening.

However, the centre-back has once again been targeted for severe assessment in his homeland, with many outlets rating him the worst Holland player on the pitch.

Van Dijk gifted Malta a chance early on with a wayward backpass and later on picked up a booking that leaves him one yellow card from a suspension with Holland having three key qualifiers remaining.

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The media in Holland has regularly been critical of Van Dijk's performances for his country and they were quick to point the finger.

Voetbal Primeur declared Van Dijk...