The Manchester United legend believes Virgil van Dijk was unfortunate to see his effort dominated out on Sunday…
Wayne Rooney has stated that Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed purpose in Liverpool’s 3-0 loss to Manchester Metropolis on Sunday ought to have counted.
The incident occurred within the thirty eighth minute when Van Dijk appeared to attain from a Mohamed Salah nook, however VAR dominated out the purpose after figuring out that Andrew Robertson was in an offside place and obstructing Metropolis goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Talking on BBC’s Match of the Day, the previous Manchester United striker disagreed with the choice.
“Yeah, I don’t assume it has affected it in any respect while you have a look at it. “Robertson is in an offside place, however Van Dijk makes good motion, it’s a extremely good header, and Donnarumma can see the ball the entire method. Robertson is to the aspect of him. Donnarumma is totally outstretched, there’s no impression from Robertson for me.”
VAR officers concluded that Robertson had made an apparent motion instantly in entrance of Donnarumma, affecting his capacity to react. Rooney, nevertheless, maintained that the goalkeeper’s view was not blocked and that he was already diving as Van Dijk linked with the ball.
“Donnarumma places all his weight on his proper foot, which makes it laborious to get again throughout the purpose,” Rooney added.
“However he dives as quickly as Van Dijk heads the ball. It’s a extremely good header – for me, the purpose ought to’ve stood.”
Former Liverpool midfielder Danny Murphy, additionally talking on the programme, stated the choice was unlikely to have modified the ultimate outcome, arguing that Liverpool’s total efficiency was properly beneath the extent required.
“Sadly, the extent of Liverpool’s efficiency most likely meant it wouldn’t have affected the result,” Murphy stated.
“Not from a factors tally however from a efficiency stage, sure – they don’t appear like they’re taking part in properly sufficient to make up the hole. Away from dwelling they’re too straightforward to play in opposition to, too open, and making too many errors.”