Virgil van Dijk has laughed off suggestions that Liverpool are in the midst of a “crisis”.
The Reds enjoyed a dominant start to life under new manager Arne Slot but have suffered a clear dip in form in recent weeks. They have won just three of their last seven Premier League games, allowing Arsenal to move up to four points at the top of the Premier League. league table.
Liverpool too went down 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-final, but Van Dijk argued that the team’s recent results are just proof of the high level of competition in England’s top flight.
“Oh, so we’re in crisis now?” Van Dijk said sarcastically when asked Liverpoolthe recent form.
“Just confirm the Premier League it’s a very tough league where you play against very good opponents. It was always going to be difficult, the same with (Manchester) United at home with their new manager and the game plan they’ve been showing especially against the bigger teams.
“Every game is difficult, we have to find a way to win and I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities, I’m very sure we’ll score goals like we did. I been doing all season.”
Van Dijk also saw the positives in Liverpool’s recent trend of conceding the first goal in a game. The Reds have had to come from behind five times in their last seven games.
“He shows resilience,” insisted Van Dijk. “No one wants to come from behind, we have to keep working on it and get everyone in the best shape to avoid that. All we can do is try to do better in the next game.”
