Virgil van Dijk insists the Liverpool dressing doesn’t listen to outside criticism.

It comes after former Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney labelled Van Dijk’s movements in the lead up to PSG’s goal in their Champions League defeat on Tuesday as “lazy”.

Van Dijk, 33, has been outstanding this season for the Reds and, if team-mate Mo Salah wasn’t scoring for fun, he would have a chance to win the individual honours on offer.



But it still doesn’t protect him from criticism after the defeat by PSG on Tuesday on penalties.

Virgil van Dijk responds to Wayne Rooney after the Man United legend blasted the Liverpool captain for 'lazy' defending in defeat by PSG	Virgil van Dijk hits back at Wayne Rooney after Liverpool captain was branded 'lazy'	Virgil van Dijk responds to Wayne Rooney calling him 'lazy' after Liverpool's defeat by PSG

Van Dijk said: “Someone told me about this.

Van Dijk’s performances this season have been far from lazy but the noise is just that to the Reds’ players ahead of Sunday’s Carabao Cup final while they’re also 15 points clear in the Premier League title race.

“But listen, I think I said it to someone as well, there were so many challenges that were years ago for those players and obviously it's a challenge for the players nowadays that you have to deal with opinions here and there and it gets blown up all the time.

That's the most important thing I want to see.

“Even in difficult times, you know, because no-one's going smooth sailing, especially if you're in the Premier League(

Van Dijk also expects there to be news on his future before the end of the season, but he is still not sure if he will sign a new contract at the club.

“So let's see what it brings and I am sure by the end of the season there will be news.
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