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Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Manchester United icon Wayne Rooney following criticism surrounding Liverpool's leadership. The Old Trafford hero raised questions about the senior members of the squad during their slump.

Arne Slot's side returned to winning ways on Saturday after their 2-0 win over Aston Villa and the Anfield captain has come out swinging after criticism from Rooney. The 40-year-old had taken the opportunity to rub salt into the wounds of United's rivals after Ruben Amorim's side enjoyed a turnaround in the form guide.

But Van Dijk said: "I didn’t hear him last year. No, it doesn't hurt me to be honest. Just to come back to this particular player, obviously a legend, a big player of the game who inspired so many, I can say only positive things, but I f

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