Steven Gerrard points finger at Virgil van Dijk after 'desperate' Liverpool defeat to Wolves

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesVirgil Van DijkThe former Liverpool captain claimed Van Dijk needed to "be stronger" after he was muscled off he ball by Tolu Arokodare for the opening goal in the defeat at MolinuexSteven Gerrard was critical of Virgil van Dijk's defending in the 2-1 loss to WolvesSteven Gerrard claimed Virgil van Dijk was “clutching at straws” and said he needs to “be stronger” following his appeals for a foul in the build-up to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ opening goal against Liverpool on Tuesday.The Reds lost 2-1 at Molineux, a result that could prove damaging in the race for the Champions League places. Gerrard, the former Liverpool captain, felt it was a weak appeal from the current skipper.“I personally don’t think it’s a foul,” the 45-year-old said on TNT Sports.

“I think he [Van Dijk] has got to be a lot stronger in that situation. I also think that Konate could have bailed him out of trouble.“You are clutching at straws asking for a foul there,” Gerrard continued, while reviewing footage of the clip.Steven Gerrard was critical of Virgil van Dijk after the defeat to Wolves(Image: TNT Sports)“You are up against a big strong sub who has come off the bench.

They didn't have enough quality.”It was another frustrating night for Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC via Getty Images)Asked about the incident after the game, Van Dijk was giving little away. The Blues would move back ahead of Liverpool if they take all three points at Villa Park.Choose Liverpool.com as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FCVirgil Van DijkSteven Gerrard