Ticket Crisis: Van Dijk issues a warning to Liverpool’s management

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged the club’s management to resolve the ongoing ticket crisis, noting that fans are fully entitled to protest.

The Reds recently announced plans to raise ticket prices over the next three seasons, prompting fan groups to stage a protest during Saturday’s match against Fulham and unfurl a banner in the Anfield stands.

After the game, Van Dijk issued a forthright statement to the club, as reported by ESPN: “The fans are the heart and soul of this club. If they feel strongly enough to protest, they have every right to do so. We hope a solution is found soon. These issues are bigger than my role as captain.”

Liverpool fans protest against the Club’s owners. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

He added: “My view is that our fans are the club. They always have been, and they always will be. It’s important these issues are resolved because they benefit no one.”

Elsewhere, the Dutchman expressed confidence that youngster Rio N’Gomo could rise to the challenge if selected to start against Paris Saint-Germain.

“He’ll handle it calmly and with confidence,” the Reds’ captain said.

“He’s a humble lad who works hard and listens. He wants to keep improving and has big dreams. It’s up to him and the people around him to make sure he stays that way. I’m not worried that anything will change in that regard.”

Liverpool are to looking to overturn a two goal deficit to dump Paris Saint-Germain out of the Champions League