WAYNE ROONEY has put the boot into Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk once again.
Former England skipper Rooney went back on the attack following the Premier League champions’ 3-0 defeat at Manchester City on Sunday.
The ex-Manchester United striker told Van Dijk to forget about “outside noise” and concentrate on his own performances.
Rooney savaged Van Dijk last month — even questioning his commitment since signing a new contract in April.
And the pair were involved in an awkward face-to-face clash after the Reds’ 1-0 Champions League win over Real Madrid last week.
Rooney said: “My job now is to give my opinions. I try and be straight and honest on what I feel and what I see.
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“Maybe I went a bit too strong when I said on my podcast he’s downed tools since he signed a new contract.
“That’s a big statement, so maybe I was wrong on that. But from a performance level, on what we’ve seen, I don’t think he’s been at the level this season.”
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Liverpool’s loss at the Etihad leaves Arne Slot’s side eight points behind leaders Arsenal.
The Anfield outfit are eighth after five league defeats in the last six games.
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Rooney, speaking on the Overlap Fan Debate podcast, added: “I said I’m sure as captain he’d be speaking to players, taking the team out for food, which he said he has.
“Clearly if he’s felt he’s had to do that, there’s something not right.
“As champions, you can’t lose four games in a row.
“If you lose one game there’s questions — and if you lose four in a row, something’s not right.
“Getting involved too much in the outside noise, that’s our job.
“Focus on your game because, as a younger player, I’d be looking at Van Dijk and how he reacts, how is that going to help them? You have to get on with your game.”