Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dyck confirmed that the team has the incentive and ambition to maintain the Premier League title, stressing the need for a strong start in the new season against Bournemouth at Anfield Stadium Friday evening.
The hero’s incentive before the starting whistle
Van Dyck explained that the atmosphere of the start of the season always carries a great deal of excitement, noting that Anfield and support for the fans will be the most powerful weapon of the Reds, just as it was last season. He added that the team benefited from the last charitable shield cup experience against Crystal Palace, despite losing a penalty shootout, as the meeting revealed aspects that need to improve defensive to maintain balance throughout the season.
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The Reds captain praised the new players, stressing that they have high quality and professional ethics, giving the team a strong addition in the near and long term. He pointed out that the collective mentality and humility in correcting mistakes are the basis for success in the Premier League, which he described as the most difficult in the world.
Challenges facing Bournemouth
On tonight’s match, Van Dyck stressed that the confrontation against Bournemouth will be a difficult test from the first minute, given the opponent’s organization and his possession of distinguished players, which requires Liverpool to be in the highest level of readiness since the beginning of the meeting.
Why will the match be influential at the emotional level?
The Dutch defender revealed that facing Bournemouth will witness a special honor for his late colleague Dyou Jota and André Silva, considering that this moment will be very influential for the fans and players, adding: “Liverpool is one family, and we will always stay alongside their families, and we will never forget them.”
