Virgil van Dijk spoke after Liverpool's win over West Ham as the Reds finally returned to winning ways after a wretched run of form both domestically and in Europe
Van Dijk praised the Liverpool fans
Van Dijk praised the Liverpool fans(Image: SmartFrame/Pro Sports Images)
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Everything Virgil van Dijk said as Liverpool return to winning ways
Positive Result & Clean Sheet: Van Dijk was very pleased with the team's 2-0 victory at West Ham, calling it an important win for the squad. He was particularly satisfied that the team managed to secure a clean sheet during the match.
Ignoring the League Table: He insisted that Liverpool should not be focusing on the Premier League standings at this stage. He believes "there's no point" in looking at the table and they should only concentrate on their own games.
Controlling Criticism: The skipper stated that the only way the team can effectively manage the recent criticism is by performing better. Achieving good results on the pitch is the sole factor they can truly control.
Accepting Scrutiny: Van Dijk acknowledged that receiving criticism is simply a natural part of the game that players must face. He explained that this is what critics get paid for, and the players must find a way to deal with it.
Finding Consistency: The most crucial objective for the team right now is establishing a steady level of consistency in their performance. This is needed across all aspects of their game, including how they attack and defend.
Focus on Next Match: The team cannot dwell on the West Ham victory, as attention must immediately turn to the next fixture. They are now preparing for what he expects to be a "very hard, tough game" at home against Sunderland on Wednesday.
Praise for Supporters: He extended "big credit" to the vocal away fans for their unwavering support during the match. Van Dijk urged the supporters to continue backing the team as they strive to get the results they want.
Highlighting Key Performers: He was delighted with the displays from players returning to the side, specifically calling Joe Gomez's performance "outstandingly." He was also pleased to see Florian Wirtz back and showing his quality with and without the ball.
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