Virgil van Dijk backs Liverpool fans' ticket price protests in strong message to owners

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SportFootballVirgil van DijkLiverpool fans protested both ahead of and during Saturday's 2-0 win against Fulham at Anfield, making their stance on the club's plans to raise ticket prices crystal clearLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged the club's owners to sit down and come to an agreement with fans following protests over plans to raise ticket prices. "I think the fans are the heart and soul of the club," the defender said.WORLD CUP LEGENDS: The stars who lit up football's greatest tournament - Buy the Special Edition todayREAD MORE: Arne Slot highlights Rio Ngumoha issue as Liverpool wonderkid pushing for PSG startREAD MORE: Liverpool's next five fixtures compared to rivals in Champions League race after Fulham win"If they feel like this then protest is their fair right.

These things are far above my position as captain of the club."But my opinion is that our fans are the club. "Action will take place across home and away fixtures, starting with Fulham at Anfield and escalating from there," they said in a statement.Do you agree with Virgil van Dijk?

It's about direction."Liverpool manager Arne Slot said ahead of the Fulham clash: "I hope even in protest that they (the fans) can be as helpful as they have always been for us."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like.