"When you're a centre half and you're a big player, last year we were on about who was going to stay and he signed a big contract, then you're giving up loads of goals. I'd be looking at him and asking what are you doing'? Particularly as a big leader of the team. A couple of years ago we talked about United parking the bus here and we were critical. Now they've scored two today and two last year and you're the centre half."
"Former Manchester United captain and Sky Sports pundit RoyKeane has issued a stark warning to VirgilvanDijk, questioning the Liverpool skipper's leadership and defensive performances amid the club's growing troubles. After a 2-1 defeat to United at Anfield, Liverpool's fourth loss in all competitions this season, Keane suggested Van Dijk must look in the mirror and review his role as a senior figure in the squad. Liverpool arrived at the clash with United under pressure, seeking to halt a disastrous run of defeats."
Roy Keane questioned Virgil van Dijk's leadership and defensive performances after Liverpool's 2-1 home defeat to Manchester United, Liverpool's fourth loss in all competitions this season. Keane said Van Dijk must look in the mirror and review his role as a senior figure, criticizing positioning and influence as United scored early. Keane emphasized that senior players must assert themselves during a squad transition and called on Van Dijk to take more responsibility to steady the team. Van Dijk has previously faced scrutiny for positioning, notably in the defeat to Chelsea before the international break.
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