Wayne Rooney slams lazy Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk

Wayne Rooney slams lazy Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk

Wayne Rooney didn’t maintain again as he slammed Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk for his laziness within the opening aim for Paris Saint-Germain final evening.

Ousmane Dembele made it 1-0 to PSG at Anfield, levelling the tie after the Reds had additionally received 1-0 on the Parc des Princes final week.

The French giants then went on to win on penalties to knock Liverpool out of the Champions League – an actual disappointment for Arne Slot’s aspect as they regarded one of many favourites to go all the way in which and elevate the trophy.

Rooney was clearly unimpressed with Van Dijk for Dembele’s aim, with the pundit slamming the Dutchman’s lazy efforts when he spoke after the sport.

Wayne Rooney slams lazy Virgil van Dijk for PSG aim

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in motion towards Newcastle (Picture by Carl Recine/Getty Photographs)

Talking on Prime Video Sport, as quoted by the Metro, Rooney mentioned: “This aim from Liverpool’s standpoint is incorrect in so many alternative methods.

“They’re attempting to press the ball and van Dijk will get lazy. In the event you maintain your eyes on van Dijk right here, he’s strolling. He leaves a large hole for Dembele.

“All he has to do is come throughout to Dembele as a result of there isn’t a different move for Paris to get out however he doesn’t.

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“Now Dembele has bought lots of area. And Konate once more, he doesn’t swap on, Dembele makes an excellent run and it’s a faucet in.”

Van Dijk is often so dependable for LFC however this was clearly not his best second in what proved to be a difficult tie total.

Even that win in Paris got here because of an Alisson Becker masterclass as he made save after save to disclaim Luis Enrique’s dominant staff, who in the end bought what they deserved by popping out on prime over the course of the tie.