Van Dijk explains why one Marseille question crossed a line for Slot

Virgil van Dijk has publicly backed Arne Slot after describing a pre-match question about his manager’s future as “disrespectful” following Liverpool’s Champions League win in Marseille.

Speaking after our 3–0 victory in France, the Liverpool captain made it clear that the timing and nature of the question crossed a line, particularly given the context of the season and the work being done inside the club.

The comment came after Slot had been asked about speculation linking Xabi Alonso...