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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has hit back at former Netherlands striker Marco van Basten’s criticism of his World Cup performances.

Van Dijk’s defending during Ecuador’s equalising goal was the subject of criticism with many on social media blamed him for the goal and so did Van Basten.



When asked about the comments by Van Basten, he said: “I don’t think he is ever positive, so what am I supposed to do with it?



Van Basten discussed Ecuador’s equalising goal during the post-game show on NOS and blamed the Liverpool defender.



He said (via talkSPORT): “Van Dijk is just waiting and watching him shoot.” “What is he looking at?

The Dutch captain has come under fire for his recent performances and was heavily criticised after Netherlands drew 1-1 with Ecuador.

This is what he does.” Van Dijk has not taken the comments by the former Dutch striker well and has responded in a brutal manner.