Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has hit back at Dutch great Marco van Basten after Holland's 1-1 draw with Ecuador.

Van Basten blamed Van Dijk for Enner Valencia's goal and also questioned the defender's captaincy.

Van Dijk responded this morning stating: "He never says positive things.

"What do you want me to do? It's easy to talk from the studio.

"Am I failing as a captain? What do you want me to do with that information? I'm always direct and lead the team in the best way possible..."