Virgil van Dijk says it was 'disrespectful' for Arne Slot to be asked about speculation linking Xabi Alonso with his job as Liverpool manager. The Reds boss laughed off what he described as 'one of the weirdest questions' in the build up to his side's Champions League victory over Marseille on Wednesday - but his compatriot has now criticised the journalist who asked it.

Virgil van Dijk attracted criticism after being at fault as Bournemouth opened the scoring during Liverpool's trip to the south coast on Saturday night. The Reds captain failed to clear a long ball into his team's penalty area,

Virgil van Dijk offered an unusual excuse for his role in Bournemouth ’s opening goal as Liverpool suffered a dramatic 3-2 defeat to end their 13-game unbeaten run. Liverpool battled back well from 2-0 down to draw level through Van Dijk’s header from a corner and Dominik Szoboszlai ’s free-kick either side of half-time.

In a thrilling display of talent, Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool during their 23rd Premier League match against Bournemouth, marking a significant milestone in his career. This goal not only highlighted his exceptional skills as a defender but also tied him with club legend Sami Hyypiä for the most goals scored by a defender in the history of Liverpool's Premier League tenure.

Liverpool’s defensive frailties were their undoing once again after Arne Slot’s side lost with the last kick of the match, beaten 3-2 in dramatic fashion by Bournemouth at a rain-soaked Vitality Stadium.

Virgil van Dijk has slammed a "disrespectful" question posed to Arne Slot, in which the Liverpool boss was asked whether Xabi Alonso had been in touch about replacing him at Anfield. The Reds skipper maintains the entire squad remains fully supportive of their head coach following a commanding 3-0 victory over Marseille in the Champions League that has left them well positioned to secure progression to the knockout rounds.