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Liverpool Echo
Liverpool Echo
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Tom Cavilla & Stephen Killen

Virgil van Dijk hits out at Liverpool critics after Ajax win and triggers Rio Ferdinand response

Virgil van Dijk believes it is critical Liverpool continue to shut out noise from the outside world following tonight's 2-1 win over Ajax, particularly views from former footballers.

Jurgen Klopp's side have come under intense criticism after a poor start to the 2022/23 season, with the team's worst display arriving one week ago in their Champions League group stage opener in Naples. It's a performance the Liverpool boss recently described as the worst match of his near seven-year stewardship, a conclusion few could have any complaints with.

But the Reds responded to this deeply disappointing display by securing a vital three points in Group A, courtesy of goals from Mohamed Salah and Joel Matip at Anfield.

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