Liverpool fell 1-0 to Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, marking their first loss under new manager Arne Slot.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged that the team’s performance was below standard.
The defeat was the first of Slot’s tenure and occurred at home, with Callum Hudson-Odoi scoring the only goal in the 72nd minute. For Van Dijk, it was just his third defeat in 101 Premier League matches at Anfield, and he is keen to avoid such outcomes in the future.
Van Dijk noted that despite the team not being at their best and the various players coming from different backgrounds, they still created opportunities and should have performed better.
Van Dijk expressed dissatisfaction with the performance, emphasizing that losing at home is unacceptable and the team must improve quickly.
He highlighted that the group understands the loss was disappointing and believes they can perform better, with their focus now on the upcoming game.
He reassured that the team will remain calm, drawing on past experiences of overcoming challenges together.
Van Dijk stressed the importance of having the entire squad in top form, especially with a demanding schedule ahead.
Liverpool’s defeat leaves them three points behind Manchester City, who remain unbeaten after a 2-1 win over Brentford.
Liverpool will aim to bounce back in their Champions League match against AC Milan on Tuesday.
