Liverpool suffered a humiliating 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, and captain Virgil van Dijk stressed the need to regain consistency.
2025-11-10 02:10
In a key Premier League match, Liverpool suffered a 0-3 defeat to Manchester City away from home. Captain Virgil van Dijk admitted in an interview that the score was frustrating, but the team must adjust as soon as possible and find stability.
Looking back at the match, Liverpool were on the back foot in terms of both tempo and possession in the first half. In the post-match interview, Van Dijk pointed out: "They were more composed in possession, and we didn't execute our pressing well enough."
“We didn’t get into too much real danger. Doku’s individual ability created some one-on-one difficulties, but the overall defense wasn’t completely out of control. We could have done better, especially in terms of possession.”
“The penalty and crucial decisions turned the tide for them, and we must be more resilient in those moments. We regained some rhythm in possession in the second half, but our pressing was far from good enough. The team’s overall coordination and execution need improvement.”
Liverpool have lost five of their last eight matches, and when asked if this defeat was similar to his recent losses, Virgil van Dijk said that it's impossible to generalize. Van Dijk said, "The opponent was Manchester City at home, and they can make things difficult for any team."
“We did have some good moments, but playing at their home ground was clearly not enough. We must move forward, and we will never give up. It's only November, and we must prepare for a long season and the huge challenges ahead.”
For Liverpool, this is not just a defeat, but a wake-up call. How they regain their pressing intensity and tactical stability before heading into the crucial stage of the season will directly determine whether they can emerge from their slump and return to the competition.
