The Liverpool manager addressed the growing tension surrounding his captain and the former Manchester United legend after reports emerged of a heated exchange between the two football figures. Slot described the dispute as “unnecessary” and said that such distractions only harm the focus and unity his team is working hard to rebuild.
“It’s hard to stay silent any longer,” Slot said in a firm tone during a post-training media briefing. “As a club, we value respect — both for ourselves and for others. What happened was disappointing, and I’ve made my feelings clear to everyone involved.”
Sources suggest that Slot has already held private talks with van Dijk to ensure the incident doesn’t affect team morale ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. While he didn’t elaborate on the specific details of his “final decision,” insiders believe the Dutchman intends to put the matter to rest quickly to keep the focus on football rather than off-field drama.
For Slot, maintaining discipline and professionalism remains a top priority as Liverpool continue their push to stabilize after a turbulent run of form.
