Defensive problems are not sustainable – Van Dijk

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has insisted that his team's defensive struggles in the Champions League are "not sustainable" following their 3-2 loss to Fenerbahce. The Reds went 2-1 up in the second half but fell short, with all three of Fenerbahce's goals coming from set-pieces. Throughout the tournament, Liverpool has conceded three goals against Fenerbahce, Villarreal, and Lask.

Van Dijk highlighted the negative impact of these goals and the manner in which they were conceded, stating that the team needs to improve. While the defender acknowledged that the result angered the players, he emphasized that the experience will help them in the long run, uniting them further. The captain also expressed confidence that learning from such defeats will benefit the Liverpool players in the future.