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Liverpool’s captain Virgil van Dijk has called for “lazy criticism” when Wayne Rooney blames a lack of leadership for the club’s recent poor form.
The Reds won the Premier League title last year under manager Arne Slot’s first leadership, but after registering five top-flight victories in the campaign for 2025-26, they have lost interest.
After losing to the Bees for the fourth time in a row last week, Van Dijk and team-mate Mohamed Salah no longer “really led that team this season,” according to former England and Manchester United player Rooney.
“It doesn’t hurt me,” I said. Just to reiterate that this particular player is a legend, a major player in the game, and someone who has inspired so many, I can only say positive things about him, but I would say that it’s a bit of a lazy criticism.
He says, “It’s simple to blame the other players for this, but he knows we do it all the time, attempting to help each and every one of us in this effort. You didn’t hear that at all last year when things went well. It is what it is.
The “Pundits” must perform that task. We must deal with his opinion because he has one. No unfavorable feelings are present. I’m not at all taken personally by it.
In preparation for two crucial games this week, Liverpool is third in the Premier League and seven points clear of Arsenal.
Before traveling to Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday, Slot’s side travel to Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Van Dijk continued, “I’ve heard the reports about [Slot] being under pressure, but I don’t believe we play at a club that makes rash decisions,” adding.
Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Davis, 32, admitted to her followers that she was worried she wouldn’t ‘wake up’ following her breast removal surgery. In a video shared to her Instagram stories, she discussed how she was feeling before the surgery and shared that she hadn’t slept the night before due to worrying.
The soap star expressed her concerns about “until she sees someone again” and called her implants “horrible” and “massive” Before the operation, Stephanie acknowledged that while she was nervous, she knew she was in “safe hands.” She was sat in a hospital gown and spoke openly about it.
Stephanie said, “I didn’t sleep well last night worrying, but I know I’m in good hands.” I’m having these terrible, massive implants removed from my years-old implants. I pondered whether getting big boobs would make me feel more confident, seductive, and attractive without having any sense of self-worth. And I wish I could go back and never have accomplished them. But hey, ho”.
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The mother of two expressed her thoughts on how her outlook on life has changed as she has matured, saying, “You do things willy nilly, without realizing how drastic they are, and how they will affect your body.
I wish I could go back and never touch my body because I was perfect, but I didn’t realize until then. So I’m now trying to go back and get back to where I was. Because they have grown to be so large, the plantations are small, natural, and now implant.
Stephanie informed followers that the surgery was successful a few hours later when she made a second appearance on Instagram. She continued, “Girls, I’m out through the other side,” adding, “Them ridiculous boobs have gone.” I’m just so happy to be able to go back to what I once was.
I’m “dead happy,” so I knew it would take a while for them to settle in and drop and all that, and there are still some swelling.
Following the birth of her son Samuel with her partner Joe McKalroy, 28, in January, Stephanie became a mother of two earlier this year. Caben, the actress’s eighth-year-old son, was already a parent through a previous relationship.
Fans were able to see the news on Instagram, along with a number of hospital-related photos. After sharing his son’s name, Joe claimed that it had been a “traumatic experience.”
He said: “Welcome to the world my beautiful baby boy Samuel McKalroy. Named after your uncle the one and only who will always weigh heavy on my heart I wish so much that he could’ve met you and cherished you as much as I do. It has been a traumatic experience but you are finally here in our arms.” The couple have since gone their separate ways.
Josie Gibson stunned her fans when she dressed up as a police officer as part of Halloween celebrations. The 40-year-old Big Brother icon also dressed up her six-year-old son, Reggie, as a classic robber for a fun and festive double costume.
Over the weekend, Josie was a guest of honour at a nightclub in Bristol where family members were able to attend a day of house music – and while celebs around the world embraced spooky season. The Little Groovers event previously revealed that Josie would be attending to bring additional fun to celebrations.
They said in an online statement: “Josie represents everything we’re about: family, fun, and unforgettable vibes. Having her part of the Little Groovers family is massive – and we couldn’t think of anyone better to stand with us as we bring the city together this Halloween”.
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And Josie certainly completed her assignment as she and Reggie dressed up as cops and robbers. Taking to Instagram on Sunday, Josie delighted fans with a snap of them together.
The image showed the reality star wearing a navy police officer’s catsuit and knee high boots. While her son was dressed in a black and white striped top.
Sharing the photo, Josie wrote in an accompanying catption: “Lovely little mix at @littlegrooversevents Missing the handcuffs…#halloween #copsandrobbers #motherandson @circuit.bristol Thank you @topof_bristol love you mate.”
Her followers flooded the comments section with glowing messages. In a photo that was beautiful, and you look absolutely gorgeous in those boots and costumes. Another user remarked, “You look fantastic, great pic.”
Josie shared earlier this year that she had lost five stone after adhering to a strict diet. She also shared her journey. The mother-of-one insisted she could do it all without any shortcuts while living in a world where there are options for weight loss surgery or diets.
She stated to her fans in March that she had moved more, ate less, and educated herself on what she was putting into my body.
Josie admitted to treating herself while staying committed to her goals, highlighting a realistic approach to indulgence. She previously told the Mirror: “I did the six-day plan on Do The Unthinkable, which entitled me to one day off.”
She continued, “Now that I had one cheat meal, I didn’t go crazy and consume ten bottles of wine and binge all day on food and chocolate and other naughty things, I just had my one cheat, and that was it.”
Don’t do anything about it if you only have one day off. Enjoy your one cheat meal all at once. Avoid a day-long binge.
Josie explained that in order to accomplish her goals, she also embraced intermittent fasting. She insisted that this was necessary to maintain a healthier lifestyle and that her eating habits forced her to avoid food for eight solid days.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane considering move to Barcelona, Manchester United and Tottenham monitoring Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite and Liverpool watch Fulham winger Kevin.
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane has a 65m euros (£57m) release clause that kicks in next summer and the 32-year-old England international is weighing up his options, which include staying in Germany and considering a move to Barcelona. (Sport – in Spanish)
Manchester United and Tottenham are closely monitoring 23-year-old England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, who Everton do not want to sell and value him at around £70m. (Caught Offside)
Tottenham and Chelsea are set to go head-to-head in a battle to sign Porto’s 21-year-old Spanish striker Samu Aghehowa, who could be made available for 80m euros (£70.5m). (Correio da Manha via Goal)
Arsenal and Barcelona are tracking France Under-16s captain Lacine Megnan-Pave after the 15-year-old registered 15 goals and 12 assists in 24 games for Montpellier under-17s. (Sport – in Spanish)
Liverpool’s chief scout Barry Hunter was at Craven Cottage on Saturday to watch Fulham’s £35m summer signing, Brazilian winger Kevin, 22, in their 3-0 win over Wolves. (Football Insider)
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is Athletic Club’s preferred option to become their manager if Ernesto Valverde does not renew his contract with them beyond next summer. (La Razon – in Spanish)
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl says the club will do everything they can to get France defender Dayot Upamecano, 27, to sign a contract extension. (Sky Sports Germany)
Switzerland centre-back Manuel Akanji, 30, says it will be up to Inter Milan whether they want to turn his loan move from Manchester City into a permanent switch, but the Serie A club “seem happy” with him so far. (Football Italia)
