Arne Slot read Liverpool’s players the riot act after another self-inflicted defeat put their hopes of Champions League qualification in jeopardy. Van Dijk has accepted the odds are mounting on Liverpool clambering into the top four and it is up to the players to prove they have the capabilities to salvage the situation. ‘He was angry,’ said van Dijk. ‘At Crystal Palace and Bournemouth, the late goals came from set-pieces. We've also scored a lot of late goals ourselves this season.

Source: Metro March 04, 2026 12:58 UTC