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Virgil van Dijk Hits Out at Reaction to Liverpool’s Draw With Arsenal
- Van Dijk questioned the praise for Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Arsenal, saying possession-heavy play was not enough.
- He pointed out the team created few chances despite dominating possession, urging higher finishing and final-third quality.
- Van Dijk described the match as not a vintage Arsenal performance but noted it was a difficult point to take.
- He commented on the Conor Bradley injury incident involving Gabriel Martinelli and the subsequent reaction.
- He noted that Martinelli apologized and that Conor Bradley would have medical tests in the next 24 hours.
- Van Dijk stressed the need to improve one-on-one finishing and build-up under pressure.
- The match took place at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal led the Premier League table by six points.
- The article highlights Liverpool’s dominance in possession but lack of shots on target.
- Arsenal's performance is set against the context of a tight defensive display from Liverpool.
- The piece includes a note about the post-match social media reaction and a viral clip from the game.
- The coach emphasized daily work on finishing and build-up, acknowledging ongoing development.
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