Van Dijk insists Liverpool and Newcastle equally motivated

Virgil van Dijk has responded to Wayne Rooney's criticism of his defending, calling it an opinion. He emphasized that both Liverpool and Newcastle are highly motivated to win the Carabao Cup, despite Newcastle's long trophy drought. Van Dijk noted that Liverpool's recent Champions League exit adds pressure to perform well in the final. He stated that the team is focused on the task ahead and is determined to show their capabilities under the new management. The Liverpool captain dismissed claims that Newcastle's lack of recent trophies means they want to win more. He believes both teams are equally eager to secure victory in the upcoming match.