Virgil van Dijk has taken a stand against claims that he pressured former Netherlands manager Ronaldo Koeman into changing his tactics during the World Cup, with the exchange quickly going viral on social media.
The Dutch defender was prompted to respond after a wave of speculation suggested that he had influenced Koeman’s tactical decisions during the tournament.
Van Dijk dismissed the allegations as “utter nonsense”, insisting that he had no role in the national side’s strategic choices.
The incident has sparked debate among fans and commentators, but no further official statements have been issued by either the player or the former manager.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
