Virgil van Dijk points finger at Liverpool team-mates after woeful Man Utd defeat…

Virgil van Dijk criticizes Liverpool teammates following dismal defeat to Manchester United

Virgil van Dijk was enraged after Liverpool suffered a loss to Manchester United.

An angry Virgil van Dijk directed blame at his Liverpool teammates after the Reds fell to Manchester United at home.

Bryan Mbeumo scored for the visitors just 61 seconds into the match, but Cody Gakpo equalized in the second half after hitting the post three times.

However, the drama continued as Harry Maguire scored a late header to secure victory for United.

This defeat marked Liverpool’s fourth consecutive loss across all competitions, and Van Dijk was visibly frustrated after the final whistle.

He remarked that United’s second goal came too easily and accused his teammates of being ‘far too rushed’.

The imposing Dutch defender also emphasized the need for unity and correcting mistakes in the next match.

“I believe we conceded a very careless second goal,” Van Dijk stated. “We fought hard to get back into the game and had excellent chances to score the winner, but conceding a second goal like that is what disappoints me.

“When you assess the game overall, we were far too hasty. They were quite patient; they didn’t press us high but also didn’t allow us much possession. We still created numerous chances to score, but the fact remains that we lost.

“This is a crucial time because we need to stay united, not just as players but as a club along with the fans who want us to succeed.”

There was a touch of controversy leading up to United’s first goal, as Alexis Mac Allister took a hit to the head while contesting for the ball. The match continued, and the Red Devils capitalized to take the lead.

“I believe the ball went out of play; the first header was from a United player, and the second was mine,” Van Dijk reflected. “My elbow made contact with the player, causing him to fall, and I also went down. From that angle, scoring was challenging, and he managed to do it.

“There was still a lot of football to be played [and to score], but we didn’t capitalize. We must remain humble, continue to work hard, and keep our confidence as high as we can.

“When the going gets tough, it’s crucial that we maintain the mentality of supporting one another. It’s a long season ahead.”

Sky Sports analyst Jamie Redknapp also pointed out that Liverpool seemed to lack composure during the match, with the mental strain of their losing streak evidently affecting their performance.

“There were numerous opportunities; Cody Gakpo could have scored three or four goals, yet Liverpool always appeared desperate, lacking calmness throughout the game,” Redknapp remarked.

“I never sensed that Liverpool had that composure. Four losses are a setback, and it was unexpected. All the new signings appeared promising, but now there are more questions than answers.”