[OSEN=정승우 기자] Manchester United legend Roy Keane (52) pointed out that the interview with Liverpool’s starting center back Virgil van Dijk (32, Liverpool) was arrogant.
Liverpool faced Manchester United and drew 0-0 in the 17th round of the 2023-2024 Premier League season held at Anfield in Liverpool, England at 1:30 a.m. on the 18th (Korean time).
If you look at the score alone, you could say that it was a match between the best rivals in the Premier League and the score was 0-0, but if you look at the content of the game, that is not the case. Liverpool faced Manchester United at home and dominated the game, constantly knocking on Manchester United’s goal, while Manchester United was busy blocking.
Liverpool recorded 68% of the ball and hit 34 shots. Of the 34 shots, 8 were effective shots. However, Liverpool was unable to find a goal in the end. On the other hand, Manchester United had only 6 shots, of which 1 was effective.
Due to the number of shots, the expected score (xG) value also differed greatly. Liverpool’s was 2.38 and Manchester United’s was 0.75.
Virgil van Dijk’s interview after the game became controversial. Speaking to Sky Sports in the mixed zone after the game, Van Dijk said: “In this game, we were the ones who had most of the ball and created the chances. I think there was only one team trying to win the game. But unfortunately, we were the ones who had the ball and created the chances. “The result was not like that,” he said, adding that Manchester United did not try to win.
“That’s why it’s frustrating, because we want to win every game, but especially against teams like Manchester United,” he said.
He added: “I think we should have made better decisions in the final third. We shot too easily and didn’t pass to the players involved in the attack. Of course, it’s easier for me to judge the situation because I’m watching from behind, but sometimes it’s the right decision. “I don’t think we were able to get it down,” he said.
Van Dijk said, “Of course it’s frustrating because we had the upper hand in every aspect. From the start, Manchester United only focused on counterattacking and they were happy with one point in the end. We were disappointed with one point,” he said, referring to the draw between Manchester United and Liverpool. He said his posture was different.
Manchester United’s legendary midfielder Roy Keane, who watched Van Dijk’s interview, said, “I see a lot of arrogance in Van Dijk. He should be aware that he is playing for a team that has only won the league once in 30 years.” pointed out that the interview was arrogant.
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2023-12-18 08:21:00
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