Van Dijk has faced the media on a weekly basis in his role as Arne Slot's captain. Read More Southampton strike late to shock Arsenal and book FA cup semi-finalVan Dijk knows what's at stake. He said: "The fans were there to support us and I can only apologise to them for what we have shown, especially the second half. In the second half against City, we didn’t match their intensity, we didn't win the challenges, and to lose 4-0 is tough. Van Dijk must shoulder his share of the blame.

Source: Irish Examiner April 06, 2026 05:10 UTC