Virgil van Dijk admitted Liverpool were guilty of rushing their play and making poor decisions during their defeat to Manchester United, describing it as a “disappointing day” for the team.
Reflecting on the performance, the Reds captain told the club’s official website:
> “If you look at the game overall, we were far too hurried. We made wrong decisions and left ourselves exposed when we lost possession. United were patient — they didn’t press high and allowed us to have the ball. At times, we needed to stay calm, but we didn’t. Despite creating plenty of chances to win, we ended up losing, and that’s frustrating. We now need to stick together — players, fans, everyone who supports us.”
The loss leaves Liverpool four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal after eight matches. Arne Slot’s men had begun the campaign with five straight wins, but recent results have offered a reality check, with several new signings still adapting to the team.
Sunday’s defeat was particularly painful given the opposition — a Manchester United side that hadn’t won away all season and only just achieved consecutive victories under Ruben Amorim for the first time.
According to the Daily Mail, Van Dijk’s message to his teammates in the dressing room was clear and firm: “You cannot hide, you have to keep going.”
Liverpool now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they face Eintracht Frankfurt before a Premier League trip to Brentford on Saturday evening.
The Bees, revitalized under new boss Keith Andrews, have won two of their last three matches — beating Manchester United and West Ham — with their only loss coming narrowly against Manchester City.
For Liverpool, the next two games could prove crucial as they look to regain form and prevent their season from slipping off course.
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