Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness blast 'arrogant' Virgil van Dijk
4 years, 6 months ago

Jamie Carragher and Graeme Souness blast 'arrogant' Virgil van Dijk

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has been heavily criticised for his uncharacteristic error against Leeds on the opening day of the new season. Former Reds stalwart Jamie Carragher was left particularly frustrated and even sensationally labelled Van Dijk as 'arrogant'. Virgil van Dijk has been criticised for his mistake that led to Patrick Bamford's goal at Anfield The Liverpool defender's heavy touch allowed Bamford to squeeze a finish into the far corner 🎙️ "This could be 7-7! Former Reds stalwart Jamie Carragher believes Van Dijk had been 'arrogant' before the slip-up Van Dijk thundered home a header at the other end just 10 minutes before his glaring mistake He said: 'It's a brilliant game. Graeme Souness has accused Van Dijk of having an 'absolute stinker' on the top-flight's return Van Dijk has now made more errors in his last four games than the previous 154 appearances 2 - Virgil van Dijk has made two errors leading directly to a goal in his last four Premier League games, more than he registered in his first 154 appearances in the competition.

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Virgil van Dijk highlights ‘big challenge’ of Liverpool’s early title lead
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Virgil van Dijk highlights ‘big challenge’ of Liverpool’s early title lead

The Independent  

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Imperious Virgil van Dijk reminds Liverpool what they'll be missing if he leaves Anfield at the end of his contract, writes IAN LADYMAN
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Imperious Virgil van Dijk reminds Liverpool what they'll be missing if he leaves Anfield at the end of his contract, writes IAN LADYMAN

Daily Mail  

As the match clock ticked over in to its 97th minute – deep into that dark realm where so many Premier League goals seem to be scored these days – Arsenal pushed forward one last time. The cross was decent but the header that propelled the ball far from danger was even better and once again it came from Liverpool …

Virgil van Dijk impressed with Liverpool display after bouncing back in Milan
6 months, 1 week ago

Virgil van Dijk impressed with Liverpool display after bouncing back in Milan

The Independent  

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Liverpool fans laud Virgil van Dijk as video of Reds captain treating Man United rivals with 'contempt and disdain' goes viral after crushing Old Trafford win
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Liverpool fans laud Virgil van Dijk as video of Reds captain treating Man United rivals with 'contempt and disdain' goes viral after crushing Old Trafford win

Daily Mail  

Liverpool fans have hailed Virgil van Dijk following a viral video of him treating Manchester United players with 'contempt and disdain'. Reds captain Van Dijk revelled in Liverpool's smashing of their bitter rivals and was involved in a number of incidents with United players throughout the game. A video has gone viral of Virgil van Dijk treating Manchester United players …

Jamie Carragher hits out at 'unprofessional' Liverpool star after 'ridiculous' moment during the Reds' 3-0 win over Man United
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Jamie Carragher hits out at 'unprofessional' Liverpool star after 'ridiculous' moment during the Reds' 3-0 win over Man United

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher slammed one of Liverpool's star players following a baffling moment during their 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. After Liverpool cut open United's defence with an incisive attack, the ball was squared to Dominik Szoboszlai who appeared to have the simple task of tapping home from close range. Jamie Carragher slammed Dominik Szoboszlai for …

Virgil van Dijk hits back at Roy Keane's claims that he 'disrespected' Man United, with the Liverpool star insisting that there was 'no arrogance' in his post-match comments following their goalless d
1 year, 3 months ago

Virgil van Dijk hits back at Roy Keane's claims that he 'disrespected' Man United, with the Liverpool star insisting that there was 'no arrogance' in his post-match comments following their goalless d

Daily Mail  

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists he was not being arrogant in dismissing Manchester United's overly defensive display at Anfield. Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Roy Keane's claims that he had 'disrespected' Manchester United Keane had accused Liverpool's captain of being arrogant with his post-match comments "Liverpool had opportunities and they didn't take them, that's their own fault, …

Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane’s ‘arrogance’ criticism after Liverpool vs Manchester United
1 year, 3 months ago

Virgil van Dijk responds to Roy Keane’s ‘arrogance’ criticism after Liverpool vs Manchester United

The Independent  

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Premier League: Van Dijk slams Manchester United’s caution after Liverpool draw
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League: Van Dijk slams Manchester United’s caution after Liverpool draw

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk slammed Manchester United’s defensive approach as he claimed there was “only one team trying to win” Sunday’s 0-0 draw at Anfield. Taking a swipe at United’s negative performance, which allowed Liverpool to have 34 shots but only eight on target, Van Dijk said: “If you see how we played the game, we had most of …

'Virgil van Dijk is finished!': Fans SLAM the Liverpool centre-back's defending against Rangers
2 years, 5 months ago

'Virgil van Dijk is finished!': Fans SLAM the Liverpool centre-back's defending against Rangers

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk's defending for Rangers' goal in their Champions League clash with Liverpool on Wednesday night was slammed by some supporters online. One supporter believes van Dijk should have attacked the ball rather than backing off Liverpool have struggled to keep clean sheets this season, and one fan thinks van Dijk has to take some of the blame for …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk hits out at pundits after Ajax win for continued criticism of Reds stars
2 years, 6 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk hits out at pundits after Ajax win for continued criticism of Reds stars

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has frustratedly hit out at pundits who continue to criticise Liverpool players after the Reds ground out a 2-1 win against Ajax. Virgil van Dijk has frustratedly hit out at pundits who continue to criticise Liverpool players The Reds players were widely blasted after a 4-1 Champions League humiliation against Napoli He said: 'Coming back from the …

Liverpool: Jamie Carragher hammers Virgil van Dijk and questions 'intensity' after Man United loss
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool: Jamie Carragher hammers Virgil van Dijk and questions 'intensity' after Man United loss

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has hammered Virgil van Dijk's defending as lacking intensity after Liverpool lost their first game of 2022 against Manchester United. Reds centre back Van Dijk was at fault for the first United goal, standing still on the six-yard line as winger Jadon Sancho had far too much time and space to score - and iconic former Liverpool defender …

Virgil van Dijk warns Liverpool team-mates they must not take out-of-form Manchester United lightly
2 years, 7 months ago

Virgil van Dijk warns Liverpool team-mates they must not take out-of-form Manchester United lightly

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has warned his side that rivals Manchester United will see Monday night's game between the two sides as the perfect opportunity to find some form after a dire start to the Premier League season. But Liverpool have had a slow start to the campaign themselves after draws against Fulham and Crystal Palace, and Van Dijk …

Jamie Carragher criticises 'unacceptable' performance as Arsenal's top four hopes suffer major blow
2 years, 10 months ago

Jamie Carragher criticises 'unacceptable' performance as Arsenal's top four hopes suffer major blow

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has criticised Arsenal for an 'unacceptable' performance as Mikel Arteta's side saw their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League suffer a major blow as they were beaten 2-0 by Newcastle. Jamie Carragher criticised Arsenal for an 'unacceptable' performance against Newcastle Carragher stated that Arsenal 'were awful from minute one' as they suffered a costly defeat Despite the …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is labelled as 'lazy' after Christian Pulic's equaliser
3 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is labelled as 'lazy' after Christian Pulic's equaliser

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was slammed for being 'lazy' by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as Graeme Souness questions the Dutcmhan's defending in the build-up to Christian Pulisic's equaliser at Stamford Bridge. Virgil van Dijk's defending has been blasted as 'lazy' after Chelsea's equaliser on Sunday But Chelsea managed to claw the score back to level in the final minutes of …

Jamie Carragher slams Man Utd players for 'scandalous, disgusting' performance in defeat at Watford
3 years, 4 months ago

Jamie Carragher slams Man Utd players for 'scandalous, disgusting' performance in defeat at Watford

Daily Mail  

Jamie Carragher has slammed Manchester United players, describing their performances in the defeat at Watford as 'disgusting and disgraceful'. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted United's defeat at Watford was 'embarrassing' Solskjaer survived the international break despite humbling defeats at home against Liverpool and Manchester City but, according to The Times, United are now seriously considering a change of direction with Zinedine …

Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to handle Virgil Van Dijk return carefully
3 years, 7 months ago

Jamie Carragher urges Liverpool to handle Virgil Van Dijk return carefully

The Independent  

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Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool will not retain title without injured centre-back
4 years, 5 months ago

Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool will not retain title without injured centre-back

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk has been branded 'arrogant' and 'lazy', but Liverpool star is as good as ever
4 years, 6 months ago

Virgil van Dijk has been branded 'arrogant' and 'lazy', but Liverpool star is as good as ever

Daily Mail  

It was bound to happen sooner or later. Van Dijk sinks to his knees after Leeds equalised against Liverpool on the opening day VIRGIL VAN DIJK - PRE-LOCKDOWN VS POST-LOCKDOWN Aug 2019 - April 2020 Virgil Van Dijk - PL Since June 2020 Per 90 29 Games Played 11 Per 90 29 Games Started 11 2610 Minutes Played 990 0.14 …

'I don't really like that guy, Milner or Van Dijk': Andreas Pereira names Liverpool pair as 'cocky'
4 years, 8 months ago

'I don't really like that guy, Milner or Van Dijk': Andreas Pereira names Liverpool pair as 'cocky'

Daily Mail  

Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has claimed that Virgil van Dijk and James Milner are the most arrogant players he has come across in the Premier League. He referred to van Dijk and Milner - who both play for United's arch-rivals Liverpool - as 'marrento's' in Portuguese, which translates to 'cocky' or arrogant.' Andreas Pereira says Virgil van Dijk and …

Van Dijk slams 'negative' critics after Liverpool's recent defeats
5 years ago

Van Dijk slams 'negative' critics after Liverpool's recent defeats

The Hindu  

Virgil van Dijk slammed Liverpool's doubters after the critics came out in force following a run of three defeats in four matches. The losses have come in three different competitions, putting Jurgen Klopp's side on the back foot in the last 16 of the Champions League, halting its 44-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League, and ending its FA Cup …

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are showing no signs of nerves
5 years, 1 month ago

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are showing no signs of nerves

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil Van Dijk is always the calmest man on the pitch but he believes none of his team-mates have suffered from nerves in their charge towards a first league title in 30 years. Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are not suffering from nerves on their charge to the title They were 2-1 down to the Hammers with 22 …

No opponent has dribbled past Virgil van Dijk in SIXTY-FOUR appearances
5 years, 9 months ago

No opponent has dribbled past Virgil van Dijk in SIXTY-FOUR appearances

Daily Mail  

It's no secret that Virgil van Dijk has played an instrumental role in Liverpool's success this season. Van Dijk was also named in the Champions League squad of the season after putting in a man-of-the-match display as Liverpool defeated Tottenham 2-0 to get their hands on the prestigious trophy. No player has successfully dribbled past Virgil van Dijk in his …

Gary Neville says Virgil van Dijk is '100 per cent' player of the year
5 years, 11 months ago

Gary Neville says Virgil van Dijk is '100 per cent' player of the year

Daily Mail  

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville is adamant that Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk should be the Premier League's player of the year this season. Neville is a huge admirer of Van Dijk and believes the Dutchman is among the best defenders in world football along with Real Madrid duo Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. Virgil van Dijk pictured …

Liverpool's Premier League title challenge remains on course after streaky win over Tottenham
5 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool's Premier League title challenge remains on course after streaky win over Tottenham

The Independent  

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Virgil van Dijk admits he was at fault for Fulham's goal
6 years ago

Virgil van Dijk admits he was at fault for Fulham's goal

Daily Mail  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he should have coped better for Fulham's goal in his side's 2-1 victory at Craven Cottage. James Milner's penalty ensured that Liverpool took all three points and went back to the top of the Premier League, but van Dijk was still ruing his error. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk admitted that he …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk plays down concerns over Mohamed Salah's lack of celebrations
6 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk plays down concerns over Mohamed Salah's lack of celebrations

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has tried to assure Liverpool fans that Mo Salah is being his normal self at the club despite not celebrating his goals. Virgil Van Dijk insists Mohamed Salah is being his normal self despite not celebrating Van Dijk insists the 26-year-old has cut a contented figure at Liverpool's Melwood training camp ahead of Sunday's big clash with …

Van Dijk: Liverpool have not become a bad team because of 3 Champions League defeats
6 years, 3 months ago

Van Dijk: Liverpool have not become a bad team because of 3 Champions League defeats

Daily Mail  

The Reds have now lost all three of their away games in Europe this season Defender Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool have not become a bad team because of their three Champions League away defeats. Liverpool have lost three group matches for the first time, requiring them to beat Napoli 1-0 or by two clear goals in their final game …

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are not fazed by dominance of Manchester City in title race
6 years, 4 months ago

Virgil van Dijk insists Liverpool are not fazed by dominance of Manchester City in title race

Daily Mail  

Virgil Van Dijk insists Liverpool remain unconcerned about what defending champions Manchester City are doing as there is little they can do to affect the Premier League leaders' progress. Virgil van Dijk insists Livepool cannot concern themselves with Manchester City's progress The Premier League champions have produced some scintillating football this season It means the champions are top of the …

Jurgen Klopp praises composure of Virgil van Dijk
7 years, 1 month ago

Jurgen Klopp praises composure of Virgil van Dijk

Daily Mail  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has praised defender Virgil van Dijk's composed display during Sunday's 2-0 Premier League victory over Southampton as the Dutchman returned to St Mary's for the first time since his move to Merseyside. A section of Southampton supporters booed Van Dijk, who joined the Saints in 2015 before completing a big-money move to Liverpool last month, upon …

Liverpool-bound 'Virgil van Dijk must improve attitude'
7 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool-bound 'Virgil van Dijk must improve attitude'

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk has been warned he will need to improve his attitude at Liverpool if he is to justify his world-record £75million price tag. Former Liverpool star Dean Saunders has warned Virgil van Dijk he must improve his attitude But there are some who fear the burden of his hefty transfer fee could impose pressures on him which in …

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