Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Dutch legend Marco van Basten for the criticism of his defending against Ecuador.
Louis van Gaal's charges drew 1-1 with the South American outfit on Friday evening, meaning they just need a point from their final game to qualify for the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup.
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Van Basten blamed Van Dijk for Enner Valencia's equaliser in the second half, claiming he needed to close the player down.
"Van Dijk is just waiting and watching him shoot. What is he looking at? He needs to be on top of him. He just lets him shoot," Van Basten said on NOS.
"He doesn't take the lead. He takes care of nothing in the team. He makes a sound, but he doesn't say anything. This is what he does."
The Liverpool central defender, however, was not too bothered by Van Basten's remarks.
"I don't think he is ever positive, so what am I supposed to do with it? It's easy to talk from the studio," Van Dijk said.
"Me failing as a captain? What do you want me to do with that info? I am always up front. I lead the team the best way possible."
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