Virgil Van Dijk’s damning four-word statement reveals depth of Liverpool crisis

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He said Liverpool have forgotten to do the basics. “This season we don't have any consistency, we concede far too many goals, we are losing battles and everyone is responsible for it and I hope everyone sees that,” he said.

It's not easy during difficult times, but we have to do it if we want to get out of this.Liverpool are in a poor run of form (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)Van Dijk felt Liverpool were overpowered by Forest. “We are conceding far too many goals,” he said.

“We were a threat, but then we conceded and panic kicks in,” he said. “The way we started the second half was just unacceptable,” he added.Manager Arne Slot insists he is responsible for Liverpool’s poor form (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA Wire)He suggested, too, that Liverpool are too easy to play against, in part because some are not committed enough to the team.