Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk still believes the Reds will keep getting better after losing 2-4 to AC Milan in a pre-season match in Hong Kong.
“Of course, nobody wants to lose their first game. So that’s not a big advantage. But coming out on the pitch and seeing the fans cheering us on. The hard work we’ve put in every day is great. Obviously, that’s what we wanted in pre-season. But what we showed today.” คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย
“I think the manager said the same thing, that we need to improve certain aspects of the game and we will. So there are still a lot of positives. I think you could see in the first half. Especially with possession. There were a lot of good moments and we created good chances.”
“Rio (Ngumoha), of course, as you said. I think he’s had some good moments as well. So we have to keep improving, keep going, keep getting fitter. I think we’ve got two more games, maybe three more, to get ready for the Community Shield. And we have to work hard as I said last week. So, let’s go.”
The Liverpool captain also spoke about his role in helping new players settle in at Anfield.
“I’ve put a lot of energy into this. Obviously it’s very important for new players to come to a club like Liverpool to feel welcome. Comfortable and show their potential straight away. Obviously, if I come to a team and we have a great environment in place. I can show my potential straight away and I think that’s what everyone wants.”
“What I’ve seen so far has been excellent. Obviously, there’s still time to adapt, which is normal, but I also saw it today. Everyone showed their potential today, and I think there’s a lot more to come.”
“But I feel it’s not just myself, but also the senior players who have been at the club for a long time, who have a big role to play in this. Ultimately, it’s up to them. They have to show up and we’ll be there because we’re all in this together, and that’s how we’re fighting this season.”van Dijk