Virgil van Dijk clarifies claims Liverpool were on holiday before Manchester United defeat

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Image Credits: Imago ImagesVirgil van Dijk has moved to clarify claims that Liverpool players were afforded a “mini-break” in the build-up to the Manchester United defeat.It was reported by the Athletic that Arne Slot afforded his squad time off after the win over Crystal Palace last weekend, and it was suggested that had a part to play in the poor start at Old Trafford.However, the Reds captain was quick to dismiss it as credible reason for the poor performance on Sunday.Speaking to the Times, he said it was only one day off and that the Reds squad thought it was normal:“A few days off? But I think if you have one day off, and you don’t have many days off, everyone can decide what they want to do with their families.

Everyone is an adult. ”“This week we have an early kick-off on Saturday [against Chelsea]. So preparation is on that. ”“[On Saturday ahead of United] we were in a hotel.

Friday we are in a hotel, Saturday we play. It’s not that we have a holiday whatsoever.”Van Dijk added:” I wish we had a couple more days off at times because I think it works both ways.