Van Dijk fires up dressing room as Liverpool slump deepens after Forest thrashing
Virgil van Dijk criticised Liverpool’s season as a mess and asked if players are taking responsibility.
The captain spoke after a 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Liverpool dropped into the bottom half with a negative goal difference.
Meanwhile the club chairman Tom Werner was at Anfield watching Liverpool suffer a sixth loss in seven league games.
The 3-0 score followed a performance that unravelled against a Forest team in the relegation zone.
Van Dijk said the squad let down Arne Slot and failed to share responsibility.
He demanded a response from every player beyond excuses.
The captain spoke with anger after the latest setback and questioned the dressing room atmosphere.
The defeat extended Liverpool’s run of poor results across competitions.
Further comment from supporters and staff will be needed to turn the season around.
- Van Dijk demands accountability after a heavy loss
- Liverpool’s title defence looks in crisis as results worsen
- Slot faces pressure as the squad must respond now
Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool