Virgil van Dijk: “Let’s push each other, from the pitch to the stands”

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Virgil van Dijk is eager for Liverpool’s players and fans to “push each other” when the team return to Anfield against Aston Villa in a bid to put a halt to their losing streak. Ahead of a must-win against Aston Villa, Van Dijk used his programme notes to acknowledge Liverpool’s performance level sets the tone for Anfield, but that players and fans can “push each other” to be at their respective best.

On the task of securing three points, Van Dijk penned: “It starts with us and our performance levels, of course, but believe me when I say that you guys can play your part tonight also. Let’s push each other, from the pitch to the stands, and let’s do the only thing we can do in a situation like this.

“Head down, work hard, stick together and get back on track.” “Everyone, myself included, has to stand up and be counted” While it is time for Liverpool to do their speaking on the pitch, Van Dijk was right to say that everyone “has to stand up and be counted” if results are to change. “I see the work that is being put in on a daily basis, and the ability of our players, but now we have to go out there and show it on the pitch.