Andre Onana Stays Calm After Virgil van Dijk’s Taunt in Tunnel

After Liverpool’s goalless draw with Manchester United in the Premier League, goalkeeper Andre Onana remained composed and refused to engage in a verbal exchange with Virgil van Dijk.

The Incident

During the post-match interviews at Anfield, Van Dijk accused Onana of timewasting throughout the game, stating, “Because of you, we only played a half-hour game.” In response, the Manchester United goalkeeper simply smiled and did not respond to the taunt.

Annoying Liverpool Fans

Onana may have further annoyed Liverpool fans with his comments about the Anfield atmosphere. When asked about it, he expressed his lack of impression, saying, “I felt nothing.”

Onana’s Impressive Performance

Onana’s calm demeanor came after a solid performance in which he made eight saves to help Manchester United end Liverpool’s unbeaten home record. Prior to this game, Liverpool had won all 11 home matches this year. Despite having 34 shots at goal, the Reds couldn’t find a breakthrough against Erik ten Hag’s men.

Premier League Standings

Following the draw, Liverpool remains in second place, trailing Arsenal in the title race. On the other hand, Manchester United sits in seventh place, six points behind the top four teams.

In conclusion, the incident in the tunnel showcased Onana’s composure and professionalism, while also highlighting the frustration felt by Van Dijk and Liverpool after failing to secure a victory at home.