Virgil van Dijk issues damning verdict after Man City thrashing leaves Liverpool reelingLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has become all too familiar with fronting up after losses - and his words after their FA Cup defeat by Manchester City told a clear storyView 4 Images Virgil van Dijk gave a honest take on where Liverpool are (Image: Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk never fails to front up. And Van Dijk fully understood why the Liverpool fans deserted their team. But Van Dijk knows the hammering by City is the worst sort of preparation. I am speaking for myself but it is mentally tough at the moment to take this.”But Van Dijk, Slot and Liverpool have to regroup for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final in Paris. Mentally, it has been a very tough season overall.

Source: Daily Mirror April 05, 2026 14:33 UTC