Manchester United were ignored? Van Dijk's warning to Liverpool NO→ Frustrated with anger at colleagues
Jan 08, 2025
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British media Sports Bible reported on the 7th (Korean time) 'Van Dijk was seen warning Liverpool's squad before the game against Manchester United'
Liverpool, led by head coach Arne Slot, drew 2-2 at home to Manchester United in the 2024-2025 season at Anfield in Liverpool, England on the 6th. Liverpool continued its unbeaten streak (11 wins and 4 draws) in 15 consecutive league games. He continued with 46 points and maintained the lead. It is six points behind Arsenal (40 points), who are in second place.
The atmosphere before the game was 180 degrees different. Liverpool was in first place with an overwhelming performance this season. Manchester United, on the other hand, were at their worst. He recorded only one win in the six league games he played before the game. After taking the helm of Manchester United, coach Ruben Amorim recorded four wins, one draw and six losses in 11 official games. Ahead of the match against Liverpool, coach Amorim `is anxious and sometimes afraid on the field. We have to deal with this. The leader should step up and help others. I am the most responsible person to improve performance. You can see the players trying. They are too anxious and afraid to play soccer because this is a difficult moment. For two days we did the basics. We have been doing our job focusing on the idea of playing soccer. I'm giving everything to help the team. I know it's hard to understand right now. But we will succeed."
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Kick-off. United scored the first goal. Lisandro Martinez's left footed shot came out in the 7th minute of the second half. Liverpool balanced 1-1 with Cody Gakpo's equalizer seven minutes later. Liverpool turned the game around 2-1 in the 25th minute of the second half by tying Mohamed Salah's penalty score. However, he scored an equalizer to Ahmad Diallo to end the game 2-2.
After the game Van Dijk said "Do you think Manchester United have been ignored? Yes, I heard that someone asked me at the press conference if I was going to do a player rotation against Manchester United. I was shocked. We are playing against a good opponent. They have good players. Manchester United have made it difficult for us."
On this day, Van Dijk was also seen angry at the absurd defense of his team mate, Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Meanwhile, Liverpool will play Tottenham in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semifinals of the 2024-2025 season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on the 9th.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
