Virgil van Dijk has laughed off suggestions that Liverpool find themselves in the middle of a “crisis”.
The Reds enjoyed a dominant start to life under new manager Arne Slot but have suffered a clear dip in form in recent weeks. They have won just three of their last seven Premier League games, allowing Arsenal to move within four points at the top of the table. league table.
Liverpool too lost 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final, but Van Dijk argued that the side's recent results are simply testament to the high level of competition in England's top flight.
“Oh, so we're in a crisis now?” Van Dijk said sarcastically when asked Liverpoolthe last form.
“This only confirms Premier League it is a very difficult league where you play against opponents who are very good. It was always going to be difficult, same with (Manchester United) at home with their new manager and the game plan they have shown especially against the bigger teams.
“Every game is difficult, we have to find a way to win and I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities, then I'm very confident that we will we score goals just like us. I did throughout the season”.
Van Dijk also saw positives in Liverpool's recent trend of conceding the first goal in a game. The Reds have had to come from behind five times in their last seven games.
“It shows resilience,” insisted Van Dijk. “No one wants to come from behind, we have to keep working on it and get everyone in the best shape to prevent that. All we can do is try to do better in the next game .”