Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called for unity and composure after the Reds suffered a shocking 4th consecutive defeat their worst run of form since 2014, Softfootball reports.
The Dutch defender’s message comes after Liverpool’s 2-1 loss to Manchester United at Anfield yesterday, the first time the Mancunian side have won there since 2016.
According to Liverpool via the club’s official X handle, Van Dijk urged his teammates to stay mentally strong despite the tough spell. he stated;
Stay working and try to keep your confidence as high as possible, because when you lose, your confidence could drop a little bit. But it’s about staying very calm.
Softfootball earlier reported this season that the skipper had warned fans and teammates that this campaign would be a difficult one for Liverpool and that prediction is proving true. Despite the disappointing run, Van Dijk’s leadership and measured words suggest that the Reds remain focused on turning their season around.
The PL champions will be hoping to bounce back as soon as possible and avoid setting an unwanted record with another loss. Liverpool official X handle also shared other messages from key players to the fans in hope that this would rally them to comeback stronger. They posted;
Liverpool are now set to face Eintracht Frankfurt next in Uefa Champions league , a fixture that could either compound their struggles or mark the beginning of a much-needed revival. With Van Dijk at the helm, fans will be hoping his call for calm translates into a renewed sense of belief and purpose on the pitch.
