by Skipper Virgil van Dijk wants Liverpool to “compete until the last day” in their bid to win the Premier League title.
Defender Van Dijk and the Reds’ defense kept another clean sheet in Saturday’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace to keep them top of the table heading into the international break.
The Dutch international wants Arne Slot’s side to stay there and told the Liverpool website: “We want to improve, we want to be challenged, we want to compete until the last day, win and succeed .
“That’s what we’re focused on, not other expectations.” We have scored a lot of points so far, but we want to score a lot more.
“We know how difficult the schedule will be after the international break, but why not take advantage of it? I’m really looking forward to it and I hope everyone involved in Liverpool is too. »
Liverpool’s defense has been key to their success this year, conceding just two goals in the Premier League so far.
However, goalkeeper Alisson has suffered a hamstring injury and is expected to miss the Anfield clash with Chelsea on October 20.
Speaking about the Reds’ rearguard, Van Dijk added: “Obviously we keep going, we keep working and we’re never satisfied. We can always improve.
“I think today we needed Ali twice, three times maybe, and that’s what we’re trying to avoid. But if we have to defend, we have to defend with everything we have.
“Everyone contributes clean sheets, but I’m also very happy with a clean sheet.”
Diogo Jota scored the only goal against Palace, who extended their winless run to seven matches.
The Eagles were unlucky not to get a penalty after Van Dijk’s effort on Marc Guehi in the box.
Manager Oliver Glasner said: “Why didn’t VAR give it? They thought it wasn’t a penalty. This situation is not a discussion for me. It’s not like handball or not. Guehi wants to get the ball and he is held with both hands, this influences his run, pulls him down.
“I don’t know why that wasn’t given – and I read the explanation.”
