Virgil van Dijk responded to Wayne Rooney's criticism following a goal conceded by Liverpool in their Champions League match against PSG. Rooney pointed out that Van Dijk appeared lazy, creating an opportunity for Ousmane Dembele to score. Van Dijk explained his actions during the play, stating he was trying to assist teammate Andrew Robertson. Despite the criticism, he remained focused on his team's future and emphasized the importance of staying grounded amidst external opinions, reflecting on his team's mentality in the dressing room.
"I think at that particular moment I'm helping [Andrew] Robertson, telling him to clear the outside. I take the inside. I'm even explaining now what I thought."
"If you keep your eye on Van Dijk, he's walking and leaves a massive gap to Dembele. All he has to do is come across and cover Dembele."
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