Virgil van Dijk referred to as a query posed to Arne Slot about Xabi Alonso being linked with the Liverpool head coach function “very disrespectful”.
The Reds relieved extra stress off their boss after a 3-0 win over Marseille within the Champions League prolonged their unbeaten run to 13 matches in all competitions (W7 D6), the longest ongoing streak of any crew from Europe’s prime 5 leagues.
For the reason that begin of final season, no crew has gained extra away video games within the league part of the competitors than Liverpool (P8 W6 L2), stage with Arsenal (P8 W6 D1 L1).
Slot got here beneath fireplace when Liverpool’s kind between September and November noticed them drop out of the Premier League title race, whereas feedback from Mohamed Salah after their 3-3 draw with Leeds United in December worsened the scenario.
In the meantime, former Liverpool midfielder Alonso parted methods with Actual Madrid earlier this month.
Forward of Liverpool’s win over Marseille, Slot was requested in regards to the reviews linking Alonso to the Liverpool job, which Van Dijk was not happy with.
“I feel that was very disrespectful,” he instructed reporters after the match.
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“Criticism is a part of the sport, everyone knows that, however I feel there’s additionally a purpose why he’s not right here, the journalist.
“I feel it’s disrespectful, I feel everybody agrees with that.
“Criticism is a component and parcel for us, it’s what we stay with and that’s completely justified should you have a look at what we do within the season – sadly for us, however it’s, particularly primarily based on final season.”
Liverpool can be hoping to proceed their unbeaten run once they journey to Bournemouth on Saturday, earlier than their remaining league part match of the Champions League in opposition to Qarabag subsequent week.