Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has reacted to Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk’s comments within the wake of the Reds’ defeat to Nottingham Forest within the Premier League on the weekend.
Van Dijk was unable to assist his crew as they have been defeated 3-0 by Nottingham Forest within the Premier League.
After the sport, the Dutchman criticized Arne Slot’s males for “not being adequate when it comes to the battles, the challenges and the second-ball battle”.
Nevertheless, Rooney believes Van Dijk’s comments needs to be a “concern and likewise a clear message to Liverpool gamers”.
Talking on the event, Rooney mentioned on Match of the Day: “That could be a concern when your captain is talking like that concerning the gamers missing battle and never profitable second balls or challenges.
“It’s a clear message [from Van Dijk] to his teammates, I believe. Liverpool are an excellent crew, and they’re going by means of a really tough second on the minute, and Van Dijk is the captain, the chief, and that could be a robust message to his teammates.
“Possibly it’s meant for gamers who haven’t been there, who weren’t there final yr, who didn’t win the league with Liverpool.”
