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      Virgil van Dijk breaks silence after Wayne Rooney called Liverpool star ‘lazy’ in shock Champions League defeat to PSG

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has hit back at Wayne Rooney and insists the Liverpool dressing room doesn’t listen to outside noise.It comes after Rooney labelled Van Dijk’s movements in the lead up to PSG’s goal in their Champions League defeat on Tuesday “lazy”.Virgil van Dijk has broken his silence after Wayne Rooney called Liverpool star ‘lazy’Rooney called out Van Dijk for failing to track Ousmane Dembele’s run for PSG’s goal at AnfieldDembele celebrates scoring on TuesdayCredit: GettyLiverpool were beaten 4-1 on penalties by the reigning French champions at Anfield to exit Europe at the last-16 stage.Arne Slot’s side had held a 1-0 lead from the first leg, but PSG levelled the tie in the 12th minute of the second leg through Ousmane Dembele.Dembele scored from close range following a rapid PSG attack, with the forward having initially found Bradley Barcola on the right wing.Barcola’s cross led to confusion between Alisson and Ibrahima Konate and the Liverpool defender deflected the ball into Dembele’s path to finish.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSDespite the mix-up between Alisson and Konate, former Manchester United star Rooney called Van Dijk “lazy” in tracking Dembele’s initial run from the half-way line.Van Dijk has since said his focus on trophies and not on Rooney.The Dutchman responded: “Someone told me about this. I think at that particular moment I’m helping [Andy] Robertson, telling him to clear the outside, I take the inside.”I’m even explaining now what I thought at that moment but if he thought it was lazy then he gave his opinion, that’s it. Did you think it was lazy?Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS”I think I said it to someone as well, there were so many challenges for those players years ago and obviously it’s a challenge for the players nowadays that you have to deal with opinions here and there and it gets blown up all the time.”But looking at what I see in the dressing room, I think the boys are doing well in terms of keeping their heads down and focusing on the task ahead. That’s the most important thing I want to see.Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training “If we get the reward for it at the end of the season then I’m sure Liverpool is going to be bouncing.”The Liverpool skipper also cleared up his row with PSG chiefs in the corridor at Anfield after full-time.Rooney had told Amazon Prime: “This goal from Liverpool’s perspective is wrong in so many ways.”They are trying to press the ball and Van Dijk gets lazy. “If you keep your eye on Van Dijk, he’s walking and leaves a massive gap to Dembele.”All he has to do is come across and cover Dembele because there is no other pass for Paris to get out and he doesn’t.”Dembele gets it and he’s got a lot of space, gets the ball out wide and then Konate doesn’t switch on and then he reacts.”Van Dijk is out of contract in the summer and fans could well be witnessing the end of his Anfield career.READ MORE SUN STORIESThe latest reports claimed the 33-year-old is mulling over a mega-money approach from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.Liverpool are focusing on the business end of the season, including Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley.Van Dijk’s stats in the Champions League this season More

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      Liverpool are at the end of an era and face a major squad overhaul despite tearing up the Premier League

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      IT’S a strange thing to say about a team cantering towards the Premier League title — but Liverpool are reaching the end of an era.Five players remain from the team which secured the club’s sixth European Cup against Tottenham in 2019.Virgil van Dijk admits he doesn’t know if he’ll be stayingCredit: GettyMo Salah has also revealed little about his future beyond this seasonCredit: RexTrent Alexander-Arnold has been strongly linked with Real MadridCredit: GettyAnd all of them might have played their final Champions League match at Anfield in Tuesday’s defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.Boss Arne Slot did not appreciate being asked about that on TV immediately after the penalty shootout loss to the French champions.But skipper Virgil van Dijk admits he has “no idea” where he will be playing next season, while fellow out-of-contract stars Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are also tight-lipped on their futures.The form of Andy Robertson, another of Klopp’s 2019 winners, has fallen off a cliff, with Slot prioritising a left-back upgrade this summer.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLAnd Alisson — who kept Liverpool in the PSG tie with an extraordinary display in his team’s 1-0 first-leg win — is also under threat.Georgian keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, who arrives from Valencia this summer, is regarded as his eventual replacement.It means the last vestiges of Jurgen Klopp’s 2019 European champions could soon be swept away.It would be ludicrous to suggest too much doom and gloom at Anfield as Slot’s side romp towards only their second Premier League title and with Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle up next.Most read in FootballArne Slot could have a tricky summer in the transfer marketCredit: RexCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsKlopp’s midfield revamp worked a treat the summer before last — with Alexis Mac Allister, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai all tearing it up in the Premier League.Now similar overhauls may be needed in defence and attack — with two key defenders out of contract, along with goal-machine Salah.Meanwhile, Darwin Nunez’s shootout miss accentuated the fact the  Uruguayan isn’t good enough at the highest level.Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team were ‘lucky’ to beat PSG Liverpool have been awarded nine penalties in the league this season — no other club besides Bournemouth has had more than four.And yet spot-kicks proved their undoing against Luis Enrique’s impressive side.PSG’s superiority over two legs showed the Premier League isn’t as mighty as we like to think.There is now a high probability of no English club in the Champions League semi-finals for a second straight season.The fact Liverpool are poised to win the title by a double-figure points margin yet were outplayed for three-quarters of the PSG tie was a wake-up call for the domestic game.This after Real Madrid had hammered our four-in-a-row champions Manchester City in the play-off round.In the aftermath of Tuesday’s exit, Slot was moaning about the “unfairness” of having to face PSG so early in the competition — having topped the 36-team qualifying group.Yet that has always been the nature of knockout football.Incoming Giorgi Mamardashvili is regarded as Alisson’s successorCredit: GettyHuge doubts remain about Darwin Nunez’s striking qualitiesCredit: RexPSG, along with Real and City, struggled in Europe before Christmas and ended up unseeded.Enrique’s side were supposed to arrive at the sharp end of the Champions League undercooked due to a lack of domestic competition. But perhaps it was Liverpool.This has not been a vintage  Premier League season, with City in meltdown, Arsenal ravaged by ­injuries and indiscipline, Chelsea severely inexperienced, while Manchester United and Tottenham have disappeared without trace.Slot’s first season in charge will be rightly considered a roaring success whatever happens in Sunday’s showpiece at Wembley.But with Alexander-Arnold likely to miss out through injury, Ibrahima Konate a doubt and the entire team having played two hours of high- intensity football before the misery of a shootout defeat, Newcastle will fancy their chances a hell of a lot more than they did before Tuesday.READ MORE SUN STORIESLiverpool’s players will still get to parade the Premier League trophy in front of a packed Anfield for the first time at some point in April or early May — their previous title win having come during the Covid pandemic.Yet the team which defends that title next season might look very ­different indeed. More

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      Virgil van Dijk ‘considering joining Al-Hilal in mega-money transfer’ with Liverpool captain’s future up in the air

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK is mulling over a mega-money approach from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, reports claim.The centre-back is out of contract in the summer and fans could well be witnessing the end of his Anfield career.Virgil Van Dijk might consider a big-money move to Saudi ArabiaCredit: GettyThe Reds skipper has entered the final three months of his current dealCredit: RexVan Dijk added to the misery of Liverpool’s Champions League exit by insisting he has “no idea” whether he will be at the club next season.The Reds skipper has entered the final three months of his current deal, along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold.Arne Slot’s runaway Premier League leaders were knocked out of Europe in the last-16 in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night at Anfield.And when asked if he will be back for another crack at winning a second European Cup with Liverpool next season, Van Dijk said: “I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. Listen, there are 10 games to go [in the season] and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. But I don’t even know myself.”But the Netherlands international has received a £17m-a-year offer to join Al-Hilal, according to L’Equipe.The 33-year-old is clearly still undecided and is focusing on the business end of the season, including Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley.Van Dijk sent Liverpool fans into a panic after footage emerged of him chatting with two PSG chiefs after Liverpool’s shootout defeat.Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsA viral clip showed Van Dijk having a cordial conversation with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos in the corridor.However, RMC Sport reports that tempting the defender to the Parc des Princes was not a topic of conversation. Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training Liverpool fans were left concerned after seeing Virgil van Dijk speaking to Paris Saint-Germain chiefsApparently, Van Dijk apologised to the pair after he was involved in a clash with Campos during Liverpool’s first leg 1-0 win last week.Campos raged at the referee’s decision not to award Ibrahima Konate a red card after the Frenchman pushed Bradley Barcola in the first half.The incident was analysed during a lengthy VAR check, but the officials decided against any further action.PSG’s fury was heightened when Liverpool earned a smash-and-grab win in the late stages in the 87th minute after super-sub Harvey Elliott scored.Van Dijk appeared to take issue with Campos and could be heard saying: “It’s not Ligue 1 here, bro” in the tunnel in Paris.RMC Sport outlined that the centre back and PSG officials crossed paths rather than planned to meet in the tunnel at Anfield.Meanwhile, Salah has been heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer.READ MORE SUN STORIESAnd Real Madrid were chasing the full-back Alexander-Arnold in January, with Liverpool rebuffing the Spanish champions’ £20m bid.SunSport revealed last week that Madrid are keen to get Trent through the door BEFORE the Club World Cup in June. More

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      Virgil van Dijk hints Liverpool career could be over in 10 GAMES with no breakthrough in talks over new contract

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      VIRGIL VAN DIJK has added to the misery of Liverpool’s Champions League exit by insisting he has “no idea” whether he will be at the club next season.The Reds skipper is out of contract this summer, along with Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and the Dutchman claims that anybody who claims to know where he will be playing next term is “lying to your face”.Virgil van Dijk has ‘no idea’ whether he will be at Liverpool next seasonCredit: RexLiverpool boss Arne Slot could lose Van Dijk, Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-ArnoldCredit: RexArne Slot’s runaway Premier League leaders were knocked out of the Champions League in the last-16 in a 4-1 penalty shoot-out defeat by Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night – having been outplayed by the French champions for the most of the tie.And when asked if he will be back for another crack at winning a second European Cup with Liverpool next season, Van Dijk said: “I have no idea. I still have no idea at the moment. Genuinely.“It is not on hold. Nothing is on hold. Listen, there are 10 games to go [in the season] and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. But I don’t even know myself.“Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes but that is about it. At the moment I don’t even know what will happen next year.Read More on Football“If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”Van Dijk, Salah and Alexander-Arnold have all attracted significant interest from abroad, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich both keen to sign the Dutch centre-half.But Van Dijk, 33, is adamant that he is focused on winning Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle, then securing a second Premier League title – with the Reds 15 points clear of Arsenal.He said: “There are 10 games left, not many, and there are two big prizes we can still get.Most read in Football“We are going to give it everything. We have to feel the disappointment of this [PSG] loss but now it is about recovery. Be ready for a good one.“If we bring this intensity to Wembley with our fans, then I am positive. I am always positive. But I am really looking forward to being back out there.‘The ref made a mistake’ – Virgil van Dijk furious at Bergvall’s winner moments after Spurs star should have seen red“We don’t need any added motivation. We have 10 games, the Carabao Cup Final on Sunday, if you need any added motivation you are in the wrong business.” More

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      ‘Loss not bad enough’ – Liverpool fans suffer more pain as tunnel video of Virgil Van Dijk emerges from after PSG defeat

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      LIVERPOOL star Virgil van Dijk was spotted speaking to Paris Saint-Germain chiefs ahead of his contract’s expiration, leaving fans concerned.The Reds crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday when they lost 4-1 on penalties after PSG tied the aggregate on 1-1 thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s goal.Liverpool fans were left concerned after seeing Virgil van Dijk speaking to Paris Saint-Germain chiefsVan Dijk’s Liverpool contract runs out in JuneCredit: GettyVitinha, Goncalo Ramos, Dembele and Desire Doue went on to score all of the visitors’ spot-kicks, while goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma caught Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones’ pens.After the heartbreaking loss in the Last 16, the Merseysiders’ captain Van Dijk, 33, was seen speaking to PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and strategic advisor Luis Campos in the tunnel.A viral clip showed the trio having a cordial conversation a week after the centre-back clashed with Campos, who complained about a red card he thought Ibrahima Konate should have been shown in the first leg.However, Liverpool fans were left very worried as the Netherlands international’s contract runs out in June and there are still no developments regarding his status.Read More on FootballSome fans were left fearing Van Dijk was discussing a potential free transfer to PSG.One fan tweeted: “Like the loss wasn’t bad enough.”Another commented: “Great thanks for this what a lovely thing to see.”A third wrote: “Oh. That’s just beautiful, isn’t it.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsThis fan gushed: “Oh, wow.”And that one simply said: “Hmmmm.”Moment Mo Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold are pulled apart after apparent spat during Liverpool training Nevertheless, there are currently no reports linking Van Dijk to a move to PSG.However, Liverpool are still facing the risk of losing the Dutchman as well as Trent Alexander-Arnold and superstar Mohamed Salah whose contract also run out in June. More

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      Fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has played last game for Liverpool after nasty injury in Champions League clash vs PSG

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      LIVERPOOL fans are worried that Trent Alexander-Arnold has played his last game for the club. The Reds full-back, 26, limped off in the second half of Liverpool’s Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain.Liverpool fans fear Trent Alexander-Arnold has played his last game for the clubCredit: GettyThe full-back was taken off in the second half of Liverpool’s clash with PSGCredit: APAlexander-Arnold was impressive before being forced out of the contest with just under 20 minutes remaining. Trailing 1-0, the England star attempted to slide tackle PSG midfielder Vitinha. The ball was nipped away by the Brazilian, leaving Alexander-Arnold sliding awkwardly on the Anfield turf.He appeared to tweak something in his left leg, with medical teams immediately dashing onto the field. READ MORE ON FOOTBALLAlexander-Arnold was able to stand under his own steam but was swiftly replaced by Jarell Quansah. One fan groaned on X: “Is that the last time we see Trent Alexander Arnold play for @LFC? Please no.”Another said: “I won’t be surprised if Trent doesn’t play again this season, could even be his last Liverpool game.”While a third added: “Trent was quality second half. Looked upset coming off, hopefully not the last time he plays at Anfield.”Most read in FootballCheltenham Festival betting offers and free betsAnd a fourth commented: “That was such a weird injury for Trent, gutted for him.”Alexander-Arnold has been with his hometown club Liverpool since the age of six.Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team were ‘lucky’ to beat PSG He made his debut in 2016 and has since become a firm fan favourite at the club.But his contract is up in the summer, with no concrete signs yet he will sign a new deal.Real Madrid were chasing the full-back in January, with Liverpool rebuffing the Spanish champions’ £20m bid. Alexander-Arnold would be free to sign with the LaLiga giants in the summer if he doesn’t pen a new contract on Merseyside.His teammates Mo Salah and Virgil Van Dijk are also yet to commit their future to Liverpool. SunSport revealed last week that Madrid are keen to get Trent through the door BEFORE the Club World Cup in June.READ MORE SUN STORIESThat would require an agreement with Liverpool over a transfer fee for releasing TAA from his contract early.Ancelotti’s side face Saudi’s Al-Hilal in their first group game in Miami on June 18. More

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      Why Liverpool could still get a transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer despite star becoming free agent

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      REAL MADRID are ready to pay Liverpool a fee to get Trent Alexander-Arnold BEFORE the Club World Cup in June.The Spanish giants put their move on hold after Kop chiefs rejected a £20million January bid.Trent Alexander-Arnold’s current Liverpool contract expires in the summerBut Real Madrid are ready to pay a fee to get Alexander-Arnold for the Club World CupAlexander-Arnold could join a new club for nothing when his Anfield contract expires on June 30.But Real want the England right-back, 26, in Carlo Ancelotti’s squad in time for the start of the tournament in the USA on June 15.That would require an agreement with Liverpool over a transfer fee for releasing TAA from his contract early.Liverpool’s season could potentially run until May 31 if they reach the Champions League final in Munich. READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSThe final round of Premier League games are set for May 25.But with a 13-point lead and just ten games left, Liverpool are on course to have the title wrapped up long before then.This summer’s transfer window is opening early on June 1 so new signings can be registered for the Club World Cup.And Fifa have created an ‘exceptional registration window’ before  the tournament’s last 16 — from June 27 to July 3 — allowing clubs to add two players to  their squads.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAncelotti’s side face Saudis Al-Hilal in their first group game in Miami on June 18.Anfield boss Arne Slot has not given up hope of persuading Alexander- Arnold to sign a new deal despite a lack of progress in negotiations that began 18 months ago.Liverpool manager Arne Slot says his team were ‘lucky’ to beat PSG More

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      Liverpool fans say ‘print this on a T-shirt’ as TNT Sports cameras pan to devastated David Beckham during win over PSG

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      LIVERPOOL fans poked fun at David Beckham after spotting the Manchester United legend’s reaction to their goal against Paris Saint-Germain.Liverpool produced a stunning smash-and-grab victory as they won 1-0 at the Parc des Princes in the first leg of their Champions League round-of-16 clash.Liverpool fans have poked fun at David Beckham after he was spotted at Parc des Princes on Wednesday nightHarvey Elliott was the hero from the bench for LiverpoolThe runaway Premier League leaders were second best throughout against the PSG on Wednesday night.But goalkeeper Alisson Becker’s heroics kept Arne Slot’s side in it before super-sub Harvey Elliott scored the winner with his first touch at the death.Elliott’s incredible winner – which was Liverpool’s ONLY shot on target – came 47 seconds after he replaced Mohamed Salah.Man-of-the-match Alisson hit a long pass down the middle, which was beautifully collected by Darwin Nunez.READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWSNunez headed the ball down, cut inside and found an incoming Elliott inside the box, whose low finish beat Gianluigi Donnarumma into the bottom corner.As Liverpool fans, and players, went into raptures, the TNT Sports cameras quickly found former PSG star Beckham in crowd, watching on as Liverpool celebrated near the corner flag.Becks looked far from impressed, watching on solemnly in his dapper suit.And beaming Liverpool fans jumped at the chance to mock their old rival.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSOne wrote: “I’m off to get this picture printed on a T-shirt 🤣🤣🤣.”A second said: “Beckham’s face says it all as Liverpool shock PSG in the Champions League.”Football Fixers | Cutting it with Premier League Football StarsA third added: “Hahahaha what a finish. Tough luck Becks 😂.”Arne Slot’s side faced 27 of the game’s 29 shots and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had a stunning goal disallowed for offside.Alisson made an incredible NINE saves as he repeatedly thwarted PSG’s lively frontline.Liverpool have accumulated many dominant wins under Slot this season, but they will cherish this even more.Ibrahima Konate was fortunate not to be sent off after a VAR review for his push on PSG’s Bradley Barcola, who was running through on goal in the 25th minute.The referee initially played on but VAR did not recommend a red card, seemingly because it was not deemed a clear and obvious error.But after defending for most of the game, Liverpool stole it in the end with just 30 per cent possession.Alisson’s nine saves were the most by a goalkeeper who also kept a clean sheet in a Champions League game this season. Beckham, meanwhile, played 14 games for PSG in 2013 before announcing his retirement from football.READ MORE SUN STORIESHe was reduced to tears on the field as he left the pitch for the final time at the club, and popped by to watch Luis Enrique’s men take on Liverpool leaders on Wednesday.He posed for photos alongside fans inside the iconic Parc De Princes.Beckham posed for snaps alongside dignitaries as he watched former side PSG take on Liverpool in the Champions LeagueCredit: AP More