Virgil van Dijk delivers Anfield expectation as European nights return

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The Reds return to Champions League action this evening as they welcome Diego Simeone and Atletico Madrid to Anfield.

Liverpool endured an immaculate league phase last season, as the new format was rolled out for the first time.

Winning seven games out of eight was a remarkable achievement for Arne Slot during his first season in charge, and he will be hoping for similar success this time around.

Virgil van Dijk speaks of the exciting prospect that the Champions League is and delivers his expectations for the fans during those European nights this season.

“This competition means an awful lot to everyone associated with the club.”

“You don’t need me to tell you about the wonderful memories Liverpool has created in the Champions League down the years, but the aim now is to create a few more in the coming weeks and months.”

“That is an exciting prospect for sure.

The league-phase draw has thrown up some brilliant fixtures; big games against top sides, in amazing stadiums and in front of some of the most passionate supporters around.

You only need to look at tonight’s opponents to realise that.

Atletico have been one of the best and most consistent teams around for many years now.

Your support has helped make a difference many times previously in big Champions League games, and I hope that is the case again this evening?

Let’s make Anfield the place no team in Europe will want to visit.”

Despite adding multiple players to their squad this summer, Liverpool have endured a strong start to the season, winning all four of their opening Premier League games.

They will be hoping that form transfers over into European competition tonight, with some help from the fans at Anfield.

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