Wayne Rooney sends fresh message to Virgil van Dijk after feud with Liverpool starWayne Rooney has aimed a fresh dig at Liverpool captain Virgil van DijkView 2 Images Wayne Rooney has taken another shot at Virgil van Dijk (Image: No Tippy Tappy Football/YouTube)Wayne Rooney has again defended his criticism of Virgil van Dijk and says the defender's form has contributed to Liverpool's struggles this season. Earlier this season, Van Dijk challenged the Manchester United legend-turned-pundit's comments about his displays for the Reds. Van Dijk called the criticism of him "over the top" while Rooney stood his ground. He said: "Virgil van Dijk will know himself if he's had a good game or a bad game. "I've been through that probably a lot more than Virgil van Dijk has been through it.

Source: Daily Mirror February 12, 2026 21:27 UTC