Liverpool’s narrow draw with Fulham has turned into a major flashpoint behind the scenes at Anfield — and the source of the tension is none other than club captain Virgil van Dijk.
According to insiders, Van Dijk didn’t hold back after head coach Arne Slot decided to leave Federico Chiesa — one of Liverpool’s most dangerous attackers right now — out of the starting lineup. The skipper was reportedly blindsided by the call, especially given Chiesa’s recent form.
In private conversations that have now leaked to the media, Van Dijk is said to have questioned Slot’s decision-making, suggesting that a fit and firing Chiesa should have started the game. There are even claims he believes the team would have won if Chiesa had been on the pitch from kick-off.
What really turned heads was Van Dijk referencing former boss Jürgen Klopp, saying that if Klopp were still in charge, Chiesa would have been a guaranteed starter. Feeling unable to watch “things go wrong” repeatedly, the defender’s remarks have sparked a storm of debate among fans and pundits alike.
This isn’t just tactical disagreement — it’s being interpreted as a crack in the dressing room’s unity, with veteran voices now openly questioning some of Slot’s choices during a crucial phase of Liverpool’s season.
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