Virgil van Dijk described the current Liverpool season as unacceptable after the club suffered an 18th defeat in all competitions. The Netherlands defender spoke following a period of inconsistent form that has left the Merseyside club outside the primary European qualification spots. Liverpool currently sit in fifth place in the Premier League table, according to official league statistics.
Van Dijk noted that the squad must improve and find consistency to avoid a repeat of these results in the future. The captain indicated that the players and staff need to organise a significant turnaround during the summer period, per Sky Sports. Recent results have included high-scoring losses and a failure to maintain defensive solidity throughout the campaign.
Management and players now face a final stretch of fixtures to determine their final league position. The club has struggled to match the standards of previous seasons, leading to this public assessment from the team leader. Liverpool must now focus on the remaining matches to secure the highest possible finish, according to The Guardian.
