Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah seem to agree on the confidence boost they received following the huge win. After having a very rough start, The Reds’ victory in the marquee match might mark their turning point.
In the previous two months, Erling Haaland had scored for City in each of his appearances. On Super Sunday at Anfield, he was halted by the Liverpool defence. The Norwegian was largely restrained thanks to Van Dijk.
“To win, a lot was expected of us. It was ferocious. We played fairly well and gave up few goals in the first half,” according to Van Dijk. “After the interval, we had to defend more frequently, but the most crucial thing is that we won. It required a lot of walking and effective communication. We displayed a lot of tenacity. You are aware that they will penalise you if you leave a percentage.”
Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah express delight
Van Dijk cited the energy at Anfield as a major advantage for The Reds. He is a seasoned Liverpool player and is aware of the impact of the fans. Van Dijk has now participated in 68 Premier League games at Anfield for Liverpool, and he has never suffered a defeat. Van Dijk: “If something occurs, the general public can simply add fuel to the fire in a way that benefits us. Again, the general public has been very important. After that challenging start, that is what we need for the remainder of the season.
Liverpool has climbed to eighth place as a result of the victory over their rival. Although Jürgen Klopp’s club has played one fewer game than the top three teams, the margin with leader Arsenal (fourteen points) remains relatively wide. When the subject arose, Mohamed Salah was sensible, “The distance is considerable. The title is not something we have to consider just yet. This restores our confidence. In recent weeks, we have not been at our best. Is it a worry? It’s okay to pass up opportunities. Up until the point where I run out of opportunities, I won’t worry.”
