Following Liverpool’s dramatic Carabao Cup victory secured by Virgil van Dijk’s late header, former Tottenham player Jamie Redknapp criticized Chelsea defender Axel Disasi for failing to adequately mark the Dutch international.
Redknapp, speaking on Sky Sports, pointed out Disasi’s shortcomings despite van Dijk’s lack of exceptional movement, attributing the goal to Disasi’s lack of desire compared to van Dijk’s determination.
He further emphasized the importance of focus during set pieces, praising the quality of Kostas Tsimikas’ delivery and van Dijk’s decisive header.