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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Conrad Leach

Virgil van Dijk hits back at Wayne Rooney’s ‘lazy’ criticism of Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk gestures during the 2-0 win over Aston Villa
Virgil van Dijk said he wants to lead by example as Liverpool try to recapture last season’s form. Photograph: Carl Recine/Getty Images

Virgil van Dijk has called Wayne Rooney’s criticism of him and Mohamed Salah this season “lazy” and has hit out at “ridiculous takes” during Liverpool’s recent bad run.

Rooney, talking on his BBC podcast, had said there had been a lack of leadership from the Liverpool captain and Salah this season and that their body language had not been right. From late September to late October, Liverpool lost six times in seven games, including at home to Manchester United and away to Crystal Palace.

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