Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Virgil Van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool " need to show a reaction" from a bitterly disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his job as manager, but called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool manager Virgil van Dijk has called for the team to show improvement after a disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his job as manager. Van Dijk praised the 99th-minute equalizer from Dominik Szoboszlai, which allowed Liverpool to draw 2-2 against Newcastle at the start of the Premier League season. However, he emphasized that the team needs to work fast to become better, win, and prove they are an improvement over last year, which was described as "very unacceptable."
Van Dijk also noted that Iraola's first outing at St James' Park was challenging, as Newcastle broke through Liverpool's defense in a counter-attack. Despite the flaws, Liverpool managed to come back from behind twice and avoid a losing start to the new season. Van Dijk believes that patience is required with the new manager, and that everyone wants to see quality players arrive at Anfield to help the team improve.
Despite the club's recent losses, including the departure of club legend Mohamed Salah and a long-term injury to Hugo Ekitike, Van Dijk is confident in the decisions made by the club and the board. He reiterated his full trust in the club's management and expressed his desire for the team to show a reaction from the previous season.
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