Following Liverpool's poor run of form, captain Virgil van Dijk has delivered a candid and introspective message to his teammates and fans alike. The Dutch defender admitted that everyone in the squad must take responsibility, saying:
His comments come amid what one can describe as one of Liverpool's toughest spells in recent seasons, with four losses in their last five Premier League matches. Reflecting on the defensive lapses that cost them against United and again in the 3-2 defeat at Brentford as reported by Softfootball , Van Dijk pointed to the team's collective errors. He said:
The skipper admitted the Reds have been too rushed in possession and are making wrong decisions, leaving them exposed in transitions, a problem Arne Slot's side appeared to fix briefly during their 5-1 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, as reported by Softfootball.