Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk urges supporters to make Anfield ‘horrible’ for opponents

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make their home ground, Anfield, horrible for the opponents in the upcoming matches. The Reds registered a 2-0 against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium over the weekend to strengthen their chances of going all the way in the Premier League.

Out of 12 matches at home in the ongoing season, Liverpool have won nine games at home with two draws and one loss. Arne Slot’s team has ticked the right boxes this season and they will look to carry the good show in the remaining 11 games, out of which they will play seven at home.

Speaking to reporters after Liverpool’s win in Manchester, Van Dijk said: “I mentioned it after that [Wolves] game, that obviously it’s pretty normal to be [nervous] like that,” he said. “It is a human [reaction] that there could be some anxious feelings kicking in, and that could still be the case.

“But I think it only helps us and them [the supporters] as well to make Anfield horrible for the opponent. Most of the time we have been doing that, and obviously the way we play helps with that as well.

“How many home games are left? Seven out of 11. So let’s make sure those seven are going to be amazing, as loud as possible. I don’t think we have to speak about it because normally that is the case.

“So let’s go, enjoy, focus on Wednesday now, and then we’ll see what happens after.”

The Dutch defender said the win against the Sky Blues was huge for them. 

“This was a big win,” Van Dijk said. “I told the guys, ‘Don’t take these wins for granted, but when you go home, recover and be ready for the preparation for Newcastle.’

“That’s the only thing we have to do. Tunnel vision. Nothing else matters really. And we need our fans to be in great shape on Wednesday as well.”

The Reds have an 11-point advantage against second-placed Arsenal but the Gunners have an extra game in hand. Liverpool will next take on Newcastle United at the Anfield on Wednesday night.