Virgil van Dijk claimed Liverpool had been “were superior in every aspect” over Manchester United of their 0-0 draw – a view Roy Keane blasted as “arrogance”.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect pushed all through in a recreation they had been closely favoured to win however discovered United in a resolute temper regardless of posting 34 photographs and successful 12 corners. Erik ten Hag’s staff may even have received it on the counter-attack had Alisson not saved from Rasmus Hojlund within the second half.
When requested for his opinion on the sport, Van Dijk stated he thought Liverpool did greater than sufficient to win it.
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He stated: “There was only one team trying to win the game. Unfortunately it didn’t happen. We want to win every game, especially a team like them.
“It is irritating as we had been superior in all facets and so they had been simply relying on the counter assault to harm us. Ultimately they’re buzzing with some extent and we’re dissatisfied with some extent.
“They aren’t in the best phase so coming here you have to worry about the threat we have. But we should have won today. There are big games coming up and we won’t dwell on it.”
Sky Sports activities‘ Keane was irked by Van Dijk’s feedback.
The previous Manchester United captain responded: “There’s a lot of arrogance coming out of him, dissing Manchester United like that.
“He wants reminding that he’s enjoying for a membership that has received one title in 30-odd years.
“Manchester United are in a difficult place, just like Liverpool have been in a difficult place for many years. So maybe that arrogance backfired on him today.
“He wants to recollect the place he’s coming from. One title in 33 years?
“He said Man United were buzzing and one team came to play. Yeah, I’ve come to Anfield many times with Manchester United where Liverpool were in a tough place and were happy with a draw.
“The underside line is that an important stat is the scoreline. Liverpool had possibilities and did not take them. That is their very own fault.”
