Virgil van Dijk explains defensive errors in Liverpool draw with Brighton

Virgil van Dijk explains defensive errors in Liverpool draw with Brighton

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 20:25 - 08.10.2023

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up on his error that led to Brighton's opening goal in the draw at the Amex Stadium.

Van Dijk played a poor pass that led to Brighton's opening goal in the 2-2 draw at the Amex Stadium.

The under-hit pass was cut out by Simon Adingra who then caught Alisson Becker out with a fine effort.

Liverpool fought back to take the lead but had to  settle for a draw, dropping points for the second game in a row.

Van Dijk accepts mistake for Brighton goal

Van Dijk

Speaking to the club's official website, Van Dijk took responsibility for the concession of the opening goal and also explained how Brighton equalised late on:

 "It’s not only [Alexis Mac Allister being tackled], it’s me as well, it’s a risky ball. But obviously, we try to play out from the back and unfortunately, these things could happen in football and you get punished immediately, it's the highest level.

 "Miscommunication [led to the second goal]. I think Robbo heard a shout and he thought it was Alisson, it’s a miscommunication and shouldn’t happen. But nobody wants to make mistakes.

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