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Wayne Rooney blasts Virgil van Dijk's 'lazy' defending for PSG's crucial goal - after French giants dumped Liverpool out of the Champions League

Wayne Rooney has pinpointed 'lazy' defending from Virgil van Dijk for Paris Saint-Germain's crucial goal as Liverpool were knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Liverpool were beaten 4-1 on penalties by the reigning French champions at Anfield to exit the competition at the last-16 stage.

Arne Slot's side had held a 1-0 lead from the first leg, but PSG levelled the tie in the 12th minute of the second leg through Ousmane Dembele.

Dembele scored from close range following a rapid PSG attack, with the forward having initially found Bradley Barcola on the right wing.