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Liverpool started the season in disappointing fashion(Image: Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that Liverpool must tighten up at the back if they are to stand any chance of defending their Premier League title.

Liverpool kicked off their season by losing the Community Shield on penalties to Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Will Liverpool defend their Premier League title?



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Virgil van Dijk was not happy with Liverpool's performance at Wembley(Image: 2025 The FA)

Liverpool had the second best defence after Arsenal in the Premier League last season, but have a different looking backline this time.

What we have to do is realise that what happened last season, happened last season.

“We start from scratch.

The Premier League is so difficult.

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