Liverpool head into their final Premier League fixture of 2025 against Wolverhampton Wanderers looking to maintain momentum.
Liverpool head into their final Premier League fixture of 2025 against Wolverhampton Wanderers looking to maintain momentum. The Reds come off a run of six games without defeat, and confidence is high despite a season that has been full of ups and downs. Fans at Anfield are eager to see their team close the year with another positive result, especially after a challenging period of squad changes and mixed performances. The Premier League has once again proven why it is one of the most competitive leagues in the world. Teams fight hard in every match, and consistency is key. Liverpool have had their fair share of highs, including lifting the Premier League trophy earlier this year, but the season has also tested them with injuries and moments of inconsistency. Every game matters as the Reds look to remain in contention for a Champions League spot.
In his matchday programme notes, captain Virgil van Dijk spoke directly to the supporters and shared his thoughts on the year and the upcoming Wolves game. “I want to start by wishing each and every one of you guys a very Merry Christmas,” he writes, reflecting on the festive period. He added that it was a special moment for the team to have Christmas Day off for the first time since he joined England, allowing him to enjoy the day with his family. Looking back at 2025, Van Dijk highlighted both triumphs and tragedies. “To become Premier League champions, as we did back in April, was incredible. Lifting that trophy in front of you guys at Anfield is a memory that I will never forget, I can assure you. It was a real team effort and a deserved reward for a season of hard work, on and off the pitch.” He also addressed the personal lows the club endured, referencing the loss of Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in July. “Our thoughts, as ever, remain with Diogo and Andre’s family. They will never, ever be forgotten, and we will carry their memory always.”
Turning to the current season, Van Dijk acknowledged the challenges Liverpool have faced with squad changes and mixed form. “In terms of football, this season has been mixed, to say the least. We have seen a lot of changes in terms of the squad, with players leaving and new players arriving, and I think it’s fair to say that we have not yet shown our very best, in terms of consistency.” On the upcoming game against Wolves, he urged focus and determination. “Now though, the focus is solely on Saturday’s game against Wolverhampton Wanderers, where we will be looking to build on some positive recent results, and end the year on a high in front of our supporters at Anfield. I know that a lot of people will be looking at this game, looking at our opponents’ position in the league table and expecting us to win, but we know that this will be an extremely tough game which will have a lot of motivation.”
Van Dijk also reflected on Liverpool’s performance in their recent win over Tottenham. “We did a lot of things well down in north London, but we know that the last 10 or 15 minutes were far from our best, and we have to keep working hard each and every day to improve, because in the Premier League, sloppiness is punished more often than not. That said, we are all looking forward to getting out there on Saturday afternoon, and I know we can bank on your fantastic support as ever. Let’s finish the year on a high.”
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