‘We keep fighting, keep trying’: Van Dijk laughs off talk of Liverpool wobble

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw at Nottingham Forest on Tuesday night as the Reds failed to find a winner despite creating numerous chances.

Diogo Jota came off the bench to earn a point at the City Ground on Tuesday but Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk believes his team has what it takes to retain the top spot.

Van Dijk said recent results were due to the strength of the opposition, rather than their own failures.

Asked about his side’s disappointing run, which included a 2-2 home draw with lowly Manchester United, he said: “So we are in a crisis now?

“It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.

“Every game is tough. We have to find a way to win and I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities then I am very confident we will score goals as well like we have been doing all season.”

Liverpool have lost just twice in all competitions during Slot’s first season in charge at Anfield and are still in the hunt for all four trophies.

“We have been outstanding the whole season with everything we have been doing,” said Netherlands international Van Dijk.

“In games sometimes things don’t always go your way. That’s life, that’s part of being a football player.

“We can’t be perfect all the time but all the hard work we have put in so far should give us the confidence to go out there and show who we are.”