Van Dijk attacks criticism after Netherlands' World Cup exit
Virgil van Dijk reacted strongly to criticism after the Netherlands' elimination from the World Cup, according to several media outlets. The Dutch captain believes the coverage went too far.
Virgil van Dijk reacted to the criticism he received after the Netherlands' elimination from the World Cup. The captain of the Dutch national team, speaking before the start of the Nations League match against Germany, said the media coverage had gone too far, NU.nl reported.
According to Voetbal International, Van Dijk admits his team fell short, but believes the criticism of its style of play and the decision to field five defenders was excessive. He described part of it as “onzin” (nonsense).
The Daily Mail reported a tense exchange between the Liverpool player and a Dutch journalist, who allegedly accused him of having “betrayed” the national team. A press officer intervened to defuse the situation.
