Virgil van Dijk This Saturday, as the first captain of Liverpoolthe first ‘red’ player to comment on the shocking announcement of Jurgen Klopp that he will leave at the end of time. This was announced on Friday by the German coach, who leads the Liverpool since October 2015.
Van Dijk the announcement of Klopp It’s hard for the players to accept. Liverpool, but it will motivate them even more for the rest of the season. The Netherlands captain is also one of the main pillars of this Anfield team that has won everything under the command of Klopp.
Van Dijk in statements on the website of Liverpool: “It’s hard to accept, because I think the coach means a lot to us, to me, to the club and to the whole Premier League. But he made the decision for himself and his family. It’s always going to be difficult and it’s certain then.”
Klopp He explained on Friday that the players “had a great reaction” when he told them the news. “We still have many goals to achieve this year and why not finish the season on a high and have celebrations for the boss.”
Van Dijk He continued in these terms: “Of course, it’s huge news in football… But maybe it will give us an extra boost to do more and to enjoy it a little bit together at the end of the season. The stage of Klopp It’s the best he’s ever been.”
He Liverpool are the leaders of the Premier, have qualified for the final of the League Cup (on February 25 it will be played at Wembley against Chelsea), will soon face the Norwich in the round of 32 of the FA Cup and in the round of 16 of the Europa League.
As captain, Van Dijk He will try to keep the team focused on its goals. “Personally, my thought is to make sure that the goals we have and the goals we are trying to achieve are not disturbed by the news,” said the Dutch defender.
And, in the words of Van Dijk: “That’s what coach wants too. We want to achieve a lot and continue with the form we have, the way we play, with players who are very good and keep that confidence.”
He Liverpool will be measured this Sunday at Norwich (now in the Championship, the English Second) in the round of 32 of the FA Cup before receiving the Chelsea on Wednesday in the Premier League, leaving little time for the players to think about the news of Klopp. “We are ready for the FA Cup this weekend and it will be difficult, important. Let’s go out and enjoy everything. Let’s make the rest of the season special so that I can have the farewell that the coach deserves,” he concluded. Van Dijk.
Source: La Verdad
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