Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool have did not construct on efficiency “too many occasions” this season and “if it retains taking place then there is no such thing as a likelihood of success.”
The Reds impressed within the 4-0 midweek Champions League win over Galatasaray, however did not maintain momentum and adopted it up by struggling their tenth defeat of the Premier League season – their most since 2015-16 – towards on Saturday.
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“I do not assume it’s the bravery,” captain Van Dijk stated post-match.
“When Hugo [Ekitike] comes off and also you take a look at the group, there was not loads of runs in behind. There’s not quite a bit on that facet.
“That wasn’t the problem why we misplaced nevertheless it modified a little bit of our recreation. When he made modifications, the formation modified and the positions modified and then you definately’re asking various things.
“It is a mixture of all the things however the matter of truth is that we won’t construct on efficiency that we had midweek. It was a really fast turnaround however that isn’t an excuse of why we misplaced.
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“It occurred too many occasions and if it retains taking place then there is no such thing as a likelihood of success.”
Defeats for Liverpool and this weekend have , whereas having the possibility to maneuver 4 factors away from the Reds in fifth-place with a win over on Sunday.
Van Dijk burdened type should enhance if Arne Slot’s facet are to complete within the high 5.
“If there may be nonetheless an opportunity then I’m at all times assured, however we’ve got to do higher, in fact,” he added.
“And if we do not then it will be very tough. Seven extra video games and hard ones as nicely, so issues have to alter for us to deserve that as nicely.”