Virgil van Dijk has faced backlash from fans after commenting on Matthijs de Ligt’s mistake during the Netherlands’ 2-2 draw with Germany.
The match, held in Amsterdam, saw Van Dijk and Matthijs De Ligt start together at centre-back, but De Ligt’s error led to Germany’s equaliser.
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The Manchester United defender was dispossessed deep in his own half, allowing Deniz Undav to score.
At half-time, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman made a substitution, replacing De Ligt with Brighton’s Jan Paul van Hecke. Despite the changes, the match ended in a 2-2 draw.
Virgil Van Dijk post-match comments stir controversy
After the match, Van Dijk addressed De Ligt’s mistake.
He said, “This is football. You have to learn from this. It was one moment but at the highest level you will get punished for it.”
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These comments did not sit well with fans, who were quick to point out Van Dijk’s role in Germany’s second goal.
Many fans accused the Liverpool captain of failing to track Joshua Kimmich at the back post, allowing him to score.
Fans react to Virgil Van Dijk’s performance
One fan wrote, “Van Dijk was sleeping and couldn’t even mark the back post, yet the media will just be all about De Ligt.”
Another critic shared, “Out of the 3 Netherlands players involved there, De Ligt is the least at fault.
“Dumfries hasn’t got a clue where he is, and Van Dijk just lets his man run behind him for a tap in.”
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A third fan added, “Van Dijk is the one at fault. If he’s in position, this is a simple interception, and the goal doesn’t happen.
“People criticising De Ligt are doing it because of his club, not footballing reasons.”
Matthijs De Ligt’s own reflection
De Ligt also featured in the Netherlands’ 5-2 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The 25-year-old reflected on his performance, stating, “I think you know how I feel. We won but then comes the individual part. I should have done better at their second goal, and I know that.”
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