It's not rocket science! - Ferdinand slams 'criminal' Van Dijk error in Barcelona defeat
The one-time Red Devils centre-back has criticised the Dutchman for his role in the Uruguayan striker scoring. 5hours ago Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has blamed Liverpool 's Virgil van Dijk for Luis Suarez's opening goal in their Champions League semi-final first leg against Barcelona . Suarez got between Van Dijk and centre-back partner Joel Matip in the first half, latching onto Jordi Alba's excellent cross to turn the ball past Alisson at the near post. Barcelona went on to win 3-0 at Camp Nou, with Lionel Messi tapping home as Suarez hit the crossbar before rifling home a magnificent free-kick to notch his 600th goal for the club. Virgil van Dijk is at fault here,” Ferdinand said on Hillycon Sport. “He can see Suarez, he’s pointing where he wants it, it’s not rocket science. He’s right in from of him. “That’s your man, the number nine on the back of his shirt. Static. Virgil van Dijk there, static. And that’s criminal