Liverpool boss Arne Slot defends Virgil van Dijk after 3-2 defeat to Fulham, says it’s normal to make mistakes after a long season.
The Dutch centre-back has come under fire for his performances of late, with Van Dijk struggling against Everton striker Beto in midweek and almost conceding a number of goals as the Reds edged to a 1-0 victory.
On Sunday, Van Dijk was at เล่น UFABET ผ่านมือถือ สะดวกทุกที่ ทุกเวลา it again for Fulham’s third goal when Rodrigo Muniz picked out a dropped ball and powered home past Caoimhin Kelleher, who had the Dutch centre-back on him and should have headed it in.
The normally reliable Dutchman was largely culpable for Fulham’s third goal, misjudging a high ball and allowing Rodrigo Muniz to have a clear run on goal before firing home.
Asked about the Reds’ performance, Slot said: “I give more credit to the other players. “
Van Dijk is not the first player who found it difficult to defend Beto and the player who played here today, you have to give him credit as well. “
I still see things that Virgil does really well, but if you play 50, 60 games a season, there are moments, even for him, where you can do better.”