Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has given full credit to one person PSG’s success in knocking the Reds out of the Champions League.
After a dramatic second-leg clash at Anfield, which ended in a penalty shootout heartbreak for Liverpool, Van Dijk was quick to acknowledge the quality of their opponents.
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What Virgil van Dijk said post Liverpool’s defeat to PSG?
Liverpool had gone into the second leg with a 1-0 lead from Paris, but PSG turned the tie around with a strong performance.
Van Dijk, speaking after the match, admitted that PSG were the best side they had faced this season.
“Congrats to PSG, they’ve been the best team we faced this season so far,” Van Dijk told Canal Plus. He also singled out Enrique’s influence, adding, “Credits to Luis Enrique, he built a very good squad.”
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Liverpool put in a much-improved performance compared to their first-leg display, but it wasn’t enough to secure a place in the next round.
The Reds fought hard, but penalties proved to be their downfall, with Darwin Nunez and Curtis Jones unable to convert from the spot.
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Focus shifts to the EFL Cup final
Despite the disappointment, Van Dijk was quick to shift focus to the next challenge. He urged his teammates to move on from the defeat and get ready for their upcoming EFL Cup final against Newcastle United.
“We have to get ready for the next challenge, which is a beautiful one on the weekend, so we go again,” Van Dijk said.
Liverpool will now aim to bounce back and secure silverware at Wembley. With their Premier League title hopes still alive, they have plenty to fight for in the coming weeks.
