Virgil van Dijk responds to rumours of dressing room 'disharmony' at LiverpoolLiverpool's ailing Premier League title defence this season has seen Virgil van Dijk and his team-mates come in for fierce criticism, but he insists that they're still together as a groupView 2 Images Virgil van Dijk has addressed the speculation (Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk has shut down claims of 'disharmony' in the Liverpool dressing room amid swirling speculation. Van Dijk, 34, believes that there's still a togetherness among Arne Slot's squad, despite the 'obvious challenges' that have come their way this season both on and off the pitch. Reflecting on a difficult first half of the season, Van Dijk admitted: "The matter of fact is we are Premier League champions and we have not been good enough on a consistent basis. Ahead of Sunday's crunch game at home to Manchester City, Van Dijk also discussed Slot's position. Asked whether the Reds boss has enough credit in the bank after winning the title last season, Van Dijk replied: "Who gives him the disrespect?
Source: Daily Mirror February 04, 2026 20:30 UTC