'He means a lot': Virgil van Dijk lauds 'outstanding' Liverpool teammate after victory over Everton

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But he’s so important for us, on and off the pitch.“The appreciation sometimes come when players are gone but we appreciate him so much. He’s an outstanding team-mate to have, we’ve been through everything together, highs and lows.

He will still be important for the last five games we have to play.“It will be emotional for him and his family for sure but us as well because he means a lot to me, to the team and the fans, of course. He knows it, that’s the main focus.”Salah’s goal proved to be crucial and has helped Liverpool take a big step towards securing Champions League football next term.They are now seven points clear of their closest rivals, Chelsea, and Van Dijk has also spoken about how beating Everton will help the Reds’ top-five hopes.He stated: “100%.

Like I said, we are very disappointed as a whole for the season that we’re having because of the quality we have. It’s below standards.“But we have to keep fighting, keep going and make the best out of this poor season we’re having.