Virgil van Dijk claimed Liverpool have been “have been superior in each side” over Manchester United of their 0-0 draw – a view Roy Keane blasted as “vanity”.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect pushed all through in a recreation they have been closely favoured to win however discovered United in a resolute temper regardless of posting 34 photographs and successful 12 corners. Erik ten Hag’s group may even have received 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 just one group attempting to win the sport. Sadly it did not occur. We wish to win each recreation, particularly a group like them.
“It is irritating as we have been superior in all features they usually have been simply counting on the counter assault to harm us. Ultimately they’re buzzing with some extent and we’re disillusioned with some extent.
“They don’t seem to be in the perfect section so coming right here it’s a must to fear concerning the menace we’ve got. However we should always have received at this time. There are massive video games developing and we can’t dwell on it.”
Sky Sports activities’ Keane was irked by Van Dijk’s feedback.
The previous Manchester United captain responded: “There’s a whole lot of vanity popping out of him, dissing Manchester United like that.
“He wants reminding that he’s taking part in for a membership that has received one title in 30-odd years.
“Manchester United are in a tough place, similar to Liverpool have been in a tough place for a few years. So possibly that vanity backfired on him at this time.
“He wants to recollect the place he’s coming from. One title in 33 years?
“He mentioned Man United have been buzzing and one group got here to play. Yeah, I’ve come to Anfield many occasions with Manchester United the place Liverpool have been in a troublesome place and have been pleased with a draw.
“The underside line is that an important stat is the scoreline. Liverpool had possibilities and did not take them. That is their very own fault.”