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'Listen, we can't deny that' - Virgil van Dijk shares Liverpool dressing room view on Man City form

Updated: Nov 11




Five points clear at the Premier League summit, top of the Champions League table, into the League Cup quarter-finals and all while still adapting to the demands of a first new boss in almost a decade.


But there's a very good reason why feet remain planted firmly on the ground among the Liverpool squad.




Memories are fresh of the quadruple challenge of last season that fell away during the closing weeks, most notably a championship challenge that faltered with the finishing line in sight.


The faces in the dugout may have changed, but those on the field largely have not.


And for skipper Virgil van Dijk, the hugely disappointing experience towards the end of the last campaign cannot be allowed to count for nothing.



Van Dijk


"We should have learned from last year,"


“If you don't learn then it doesn't bring you any further. We're only in November but I see us dealing with difficult moments pretty well.


"We had a couple of games where we bounced back after going behind. The mentality of the boys to turn it around was amazing.


"Maybe towards the end of a season the pressure is higher. Then everyone has to be there and step up. I can't predict how the last part of the season will go. But so far, so good.


“For me it's quite easy to say, but I just want to enjoy it. Go out there, all of us are privileged and dblessed to be playing for Liverpool and have players around you with so much quality. Let's see what it brings."



The looming presence of long-time foes Manchester City is good reason for cool heads.


the Reds know how Pep Guardiola's side traditional come on strong after Christmas despite their recent wobble raising hope among Liverpool fans.


van dijk admits


Listen, we can't deny that,"


“Their (City's) result was announced in the stadium. But it's still so early in the season. We've seen them over the years put together crazy runs of winning games and being so consistent.


“Now they have some injuries and are in a bit of a difficult period but things can turn quickly. We shouldn't focus on any of that and I don't think we do. That's something we can't control."






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