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Virgil van Dijk had a ruthless response to reporter asking about Matthijs de Ligt’s error during Netherlands vs Germany

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Virgil van Dijk’s response to **Matthijs de Ligt’s** costly mistake against **Germany** highlights the high expectations and intensity at the international level. De Ligt’s error in trying to play out from the back led to **Deniz Undav**’s equalizing goal, which clearly frustrated Van Dijk, as evidenced by his visible reaction on the field. After the match, Van Dijk was direct in his assessment, remarking that errors at the highest level of football are punished swiftly, and players must learn from these moments.

 

The match saw **Tijjani Reijnders** give the **Netherlands** an early lead, but Germany quickly responded with goals from **Joshua Kimmich** and **Undav**, turning the tide in their favor before halftime. De Ligt, who was replaced at halftime by **Jan Paul van Hecke**, faced scrutiny for his mistake. However, the **Netherlands** managed to level the score in the second half, with **Denzel Dumfries** securing a 2-2 draw in this **Nations League** fixture.

 

Van Dijk’s comments reflect the pressure on players like De Ligt to minimize costly errors, especially against high-caliber opposition like Germany. Despite the draw, De Ligt will likely view this as a learning experience, while Van Dijk’s leadership continues to drive the Netherlands toward higher standards.

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