Virgil van Dijk responds to Liverpool switch ‘doubts’ after solely two new signings
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iverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he “understands” followers’ issues over the membership’s quiet summer season within the switch market.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister arrived to strengthen Jurgen Klopp’s midfield early within the window however no additional signings have been made, amid the surprising departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
Southampton teenager Romeo Lavia is Liverpool’s high goal however three bids have been rejected because the Championship membership lay out a reported ultimatum over their £50million price ticket.
Reds defender Van Dijk mentioned: “I can definitely understand [the concern] in some ways but I’m not a very negative person.
“But obviously, when a lot of players are leaving, when your captain is leaving, your vice-captain is leaving, and at the moment, there are only two incomings.
“And the way we have been playing, in possession really good but defensively when you concede goals it’s not as good, I can understand some people having doubts.”
Liverpool have, as Van Dijk famous, been affluent in entrance of purpose throughout pre-season however typically sloppy on the again – possessing an 18-11 mixture rating over their 5 friendlies.
Their marketing campaign begins on Sunday with a visit to Chelsea and the Dutchman needs followers to be “confident” of their group.
He added: “Let’s see if more players are coming in and then we have to be ready again for a long season. It will be very tough if we look at the teams around us, but we want to be up there again, we want to be challenging again.
“We have to be confident, we should be confident, and we should still be learning each and every day.
“There have been characters leaving, players who have played a big part in the success, but others have to step up. That’s a nice challenge in my opinion. We should be excited.”