Virgil van Dijk slammed for behavior towards Liverpool teammate - 'No need'

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Liverpool FC NewsFeaturesVirgil Van DijkLiverpool struggled to cope with PSG's attacking intensity throughout the Champions League quarter-final first leg clash, with Virgil van Dijk criticized for his role in the defeat.Virgil van Dijk has been criticised for his role in Liverpool's defeat to PSG(Image: (Photo by Harry Langer/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images))Former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson has slammed Virgil van Dijk for his actions toward Joe Gomez during Liverpool's clash with PSG in the Champions League quarter-final first leg on Wednesday.The Reds' backline was under pressure throughout the match, even with Arne Slot naming a back five setup to deny opportunities for the home side, as the hosts created plenty of chances.Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia took two of those opportunities, though in truth, it could have been many more for PSG in a relatively comfortable performance.The ease at which Luis Enrique's team could change the pace of an attack with a cutting through ball or two consistently impacted Liverpool, leaving captain Van Dijk frustrated on more than one occasion.READ MORE: Mohamed Salah has awkward Steven Gerrard encounter after Liverpool humiliation ritualREAD MORE: Steven Gerrard points finger at two Liverpool stars after 'cruel' PSG momentAt several points, the Dutch defender snapped, criticizing those around him for their inability to track runners peeling in behind or dropping deep.Robinson made a comment about it on BBC Radio 5 Live, slamming Van Dijk's behavior when he said: "Virgil van Dijk once again criticizing his teammates. There is no need for Van Dijk to criticize Joe Gomez when he didn't overlap him."It underlines what was a frustrating night for Liverpool's leader on the pitch, as he struggled to get the side playing to the standards he and others have set through the years.Liverpool struggled to contain PSG defensively throughout the match(Image: (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images))While that frustration was clear for all to see, there is an element of fortune that Liverpool was able to get out of the tie with just the two goals separating them from the hosts.PSG put down plenty of chances, allowing the Reds a chance to hit back in the second leg next week, but Van Dijk himself has admitted that there needs to be a perfect performance.He told TNT Sports: "We have to be absolutely spot on.

Hopefully, our fans can play a big part in that. Our fans are the backbone of the club, and hopefully they can be there for us."It's a similar sentiment to what his manager, Slot, told TNT Sports after the game as well, as he said: "If you reflect on the whole game I think we are lucky with only losing two-nil.READ MORE: Luis Enrique makes claim on Arne Slot's coaching after surprise Liverpool tactics vs PSGREAD MORE: Jurgen Klopp proved completely right as 'cheeky' PSG star haunts Liverpool"The first goal felt hard.

I think it was very good for us we are still in the tie, we can bring them to Anfield and we know how good Anfield can be for us."While they will need that leadership from Van Dijk to be spot on in the second leg, there is also a need to find a sharper edge to the attacking play.It marks a big week ahead for Liverpool, that could define the rest of their season, as well as the future of several key stars in the coming months.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Virgil Van DijkChampions League