Virgil van Dijk hits back at 'disrespectful' reporter who quizzed Liverpool boss Arne Slot on when Xabi Alonso will replace him in Anfield hotseat
Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Liverpool’s critics including a ‘disrespectful’ journalist who bizarrely asked boss Arne Slot when Xabi Alonso would be replacing him. The Reds recorded a statement victory away at Marseille on Wednesday to take their unbeaten streak to 13 games. ‘That was very disrespectful,’ said Van Dijk. Van Dijk insists he is fully behind boss Slot and says the manager has handled a tough season very well. ‘If you're not hopeful as a Liverpool player or fan and don't have a little bit of something to look forward to then obviously that's an issue,’ Van Dijk added.
Source: Metro January 22, 2026 23:55 UTC
