UCL: Van Dijk slams Liverpool’s defense after Fenerbahce defeat

Liverpool's captain Virgil van Dijk has criticized his team's defensive performance following their 3-2 defeat to Fenerbahce in Istanbul. Van Dijk stated that a string of consecutive goals conceded from set-pieces is not sustainable, marking the first time in Liverpool's history they have conceded three goals in three consecutive European games.

The Dutch defender expressed disappointment with the manner of the goals conceded, particularly from set-pieces, and emphasized the need for improvement. Van Dijk acknowledged the players' frustration but emphasized that the defeat was unacceptable, stressing the importance of learning from such setbacks to strengthen the team bond.