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The recent goalless draw between Manchester United and Liverpool at Anfield was a tight clash, but the post-match drama unfolded off the pitch.
Roy Keane, the outspoken former United captain and pundit, unleashed a fiery rant directed at Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool's centre-back, accusing him of disrespecting his former club.
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Van Dijk's Comments on Roy Keane
Van Dijk's comments after the match proved to be the catalyst for Keane's outburst. The Dutchman suggested that Liverpool were the only team "trying to win the game," claiming United were "buzzing with a point." This perceived slight on United's performance triggered Keane's fierce defense of his former club.
Taking to Sky Sports as a pundit, Keane didn't hold back. He labeled Van Dijk's comments as "a bit of arrogance" and challenged the Liverpool captain's perspective. "He needs to remind himself he's playing for a club that's won one title in 30 odd years," Keane stated, referencing Liverpool's relative lack of recent Premier League success compared to United's illustrious history.
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Keane's Defense of United and a Reminder of History
Keane further emphasized his point by drawing a comparison to Liverpool's past struggles. "I've come here many a time when Liverpool were in a tough place and they were happy with a draw," he said, highlighting the inconsistency of footballing fortunes.
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He stressed that disrespecting a club like United, even during their current difficulties, was unwarranted, especially from a team that hasn't enjoyed sustained dominance in recent years, as per The Sun.
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