Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has reportedly voiced serious frustration with manager Arne Slot after a disappointing performance from one unnamed Liverpool player in the clash against West Ham. According to multiple dressing-room sources, Van Dijk believes Slot made a costly mistake by starting the player, insisting the decision “should never happen again.”
Insiders say Van Dijk was visibly unhappy after the match, stressing that the player offered nothing on the pitch and nearly cost Liverpool all three points. The captain is said to have told teammates that the side lacked intensity, discipline, and commitment in key moments — and he believes the weak link was obvious.
One source close to the squad revealed:
“Virgil was furious. He said the player did absolutely nothing and shouldn’t have started at all. If not for Isak and Gakpo stepping up, Liverpool might have been in real trouble.”
Van Dijk rarely speaks out about selection issues, but the poor performance appears to have pushed him to break his silence. The Dutch defender reportedly warned Slot that Liverpool cannot afford to carry any passengers during such a crucial period of the season, especially with pressure mounting after recent inconsistent results.
The incident has intensified rumours of growing tension between senior players and the new manager. Some players are said to be questioning Slot’s tactical choices and squad selections, especially in big games where Liverpool’s standards have slipped.
Fans are now demanding answers as speculation builds around the identity of the player Van Dijk is referring to. Supporters online are already debating who deserves to be dropped and who is holding the team back.
What is clear, however, is that Liverpool’s dressing room is entering a fragile moment — and the next team sheet from Arne Slot will be watched more closely than ever.