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Ex-Southampton boss Pardew: Van Dijk embarrassed fans and himself

Former Southampton boss Alan Pardew has slammed wantaway defender Virgil van Dijk.

Pardew cast judgment on Van Dijk before his comeback in victory at Crystal Palace yesterday.

The ex-Saints manager feels the Liverpool target let the club down over the summer.

"The player, he has embarrassed his fans and he has embarrassed himself a little bit and the club. I'll be looking at him today and worrying. He is someone I'd be concerned about," said Pardew.

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