Van Dijk and Alisson must warn Liverpool’s £34m talent to stop being lazy, claims Wayne Rooney

Wayne Rooney has sharply criticised Liverpool’s £34 million defensive star — claiming he’s often too lax in big moments and should take a leaf out of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson’s book. Rooney argues that leaning on leaders like Van Dijk and Alisson, who show relentless effort, this player should stop drifting through games and wake up when it counts — especially in knockout matches. The former England captain says it’s time to raise the standards, contribute more intensity, and stop giving opponents easy openings.