Van Dijk denies forcing World Cup tactical changes

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 24 Sept, 09:08 · Archive

Virgil van Dijk rejected suggestions he forced former Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman to change tactics during the World Cup.

Van Dijk had a tense exchange with a Dutch reporter who had accused him and Koeman of 'betrayal' following the Netherlands' World Cup exit in the summer. Van Dijk described the suggestion that he influenced Koeman's tactical decisions as 'utter nonsense'.

How it is being reported

• 'Utter nonsense' - Van Dijk slams reporter in viral exchangeSky Sports · 24 Sept, 08:49
• 'Utter nonsense' - Van Dijk slams reporter in viral exchangeSky Sports Football · 24 Sept, 08:49
• Virgil van Dijk in tense exchange with reporter after being accused of 'betrayal'Mirror Sport · 24 Sept, 08:42
• Virgil van Dijk embroiled in tense spat with reporter who accused Liverpool star of 'betraying' the Netherlands after World Cup failure - forcing press officer to interveneDaily Mail Sport · 23 Sept, 16:08

In this story: Virgil van Dijk · Ronald Koeman · Netherlands

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