Virgil van Dijk has been speaking ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Everton
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Virgil van Dijk has called on Liverpool supporters to show Everton the full ‘power’ of Anfield as he admitted his side are keen to get back on track after recent disappointments. The Reds finally return to action on Wednesday night when they welcome David Moyes’ side to Anfield.
Arne Slot’s men head into the game knowing that they need, as things stand, another 16 points from their remaining nine games to be crowned Premier League champions. And although the Reds sit well clear of Arsenal in the table, they head into the latest Merseyside derby having suffered back-to-back disappointments.
After being beaten by Paris Saint-Germain on penalties in the Champions League, the Reds were then defeated 2-1 by Newcastle United in the final of the Carabao Cup at Wembley a couple of days later. And Van Dijk is not only keen to see his side get back on track but has called on Liverpool supporters to play their part in helping his side over the line.
“We know what is at stake over the next nine games,” he wrote in the club’s matchday programme. “We know the position we are in, and we also know the things that have put us there.
“All season long, I have been talking about focus, humility, hard work, togetherness and full commitment, and those are the things, along with our quality, which will get us to where we want to be.
“You guys can play your part too. I’ve said previously that we want Anfield to be absolutely on fire every time we play between now and the end of the season, and I’d like to repeat that request here.
“We have five home games remaining, starting on Wednesday night, and our wish is that every single one of our opponents feels the power of this stadium. Let’s have the place bouncing, from first whistle to last.
“We know what to expect from Everton. We only have to go back a few weeks to see that.
“The game at Goodison Park in February was really tough and ended in disappointment for us with that late equaliser, but we know we can play better than we did that night, and with you guys roaring us on, that will be the aim.
“It’s been a long time since we played a league fixture, and after the disappointments of the Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle games, we are all keen to get back out there and put a few wrongs right.
“We had a bad week, we can’t deny that, but now we are all fully focused on what’s in front of us. Nine huge games, starting with a Merseyside derby under the lights at Anfield. Perfect. Let’s do this together.”
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