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Rooney Retracts 'Downed Tools' Jibe After Van Dijk's On-Air Challenge

Van Dijk stresses responsibility, taking steps to rebuild dressing-room chemistry.

Overview

  • Virgil van Dijk confronted Wayne Rooney live on Amazon Prime after Liverpool’s 1-0 win over Real Madrid.
  • Rooney acknowledged it was unfair to claim Van Dijk had lost motivation after signing a new contract and withdrew that remark.
  • Rooney maintained that Van Dijk’s form had dipped in recent weeks but praised his performance against Real Madrid.
  • Rooney said he was surprised Van Dijk came to the broadcast interview, as Dominik Szoboszlai had been expected.
  • Rooney recounted Van Dijk organizing a team meal to help restore chemistry, describing it as the right move for a captain.