Virgil van Dijk claimed Liverpool have been “were superior in every aspect” over Manchester United of their 0-0 draw – a view Roy Keane blasted as “arrogance”.
Jurgen Klopp’s facet pushed all through in a sport they have been closely favoured to win however discovered United in a resolute temper regardless of posting 34 pictures and successful 12 corners. Erik ten Hag’s crew would possibly even have gained it on the counter-attack had Alisson not saved from Rasmus Hojlund within the second half.
When requested for his opinion on the sport, Van Dijk mentioned he thought Liverpool did greater than sufficient to win it.
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He mentioned: “There was only one team trying to win the game. Unfortunately it didn’t happen. We want to win every game, especially a team like them.
“It is irritating as we have been superior in all elements they usually have been simply relying on the counter assault to harm us. Ultimately they’re buzzing with a degree and we’re disenchanted with a degree.
“They aren’t in the best phase so coming here you have to worry about the threat we have. But we should have won today. There are big games coming up and we won’t dwell on it.”
Sky Sports activities‘ Keane was irked by Van Dijk’s feedback.
The previous Manchester United captain responded: “There’s a lot of arrogance coming out of him, dissing Manchester United like that.
“He wants reminding that he’s enjoying for a membership that has gained one title in 30-odd years.
“Manchester United are in a difficult place, just like Liverpool have been in a difficult place for many years. So maybe that arrogance backfired on him today.
“He wants to recollect the place he’s coming from. One title in 33 years?
“He said Man United were buzzing and one team came to play. Yeah, I’ve come to Anfield many times with Manchester United where Liverpool were in a tough place and were happy with a draw.
“The underside line is that crucial stat is the scoreline. Liverpool had probabilities and did not take them. That is their very own fault.”
