According to Arne Slot, Virgil van Dijk’s concentration on Liverpools next game are absolutely correct – because nothing is more important than winning the title of Premier League.
The Dutch scored a dramatic winner of the 89th minute in Anfield and broke West Ham United Hearts on Sunday, after Andy Robertson’s own goal threatened to hand over a point that they probably deserved.
Liverpool had taken the lead by Luis Diaz ‘Tor in the first half, but it failed to push her advantage home to a solemn Angard audience to your home, who were packed after the cheering from Mohamed Salah after news about his two-year contract extension.
Van Dijk came to the rescue and towered over from a corner to walk past Alphonse Areola, and the focus for many followers is now on whether Salah signed a new deal.
But the 33-year-old stayed shy in his interview after the game and said when he was asked Sky Sport About his future: “I can tell you that I am very proud to reach my 100 captain today [league] Play for Liverpool. It was an emotional day because of Hillsborough’s anniversary.
“The main focus was on achieving three points and bringing all our dreams a step closer – not only we as players and employees, but also everyone who is connected to Liverpool. This is the main thing.
“Everyone knows how much I love this club and let’s see what will look next week.”
The “Next week will look” was recorded by reporters at the Slot press conference after the game, but van Dijk’s compatriot quickly recalled the gatherings that the title of Premier League has not yet been won, although the red 13 points were from Arsenal that remain six games of the season.
“I think he says, let’s see what it means next week when we play Leicester City, because at that moment this is by far the most important thing that this club looks at,” said Slot.
“Two more victories. I think the first 32 games showed us how difficult it – not only for us, but for every team in the Premier League – won a football game. So the competition has never been as strong as this season. It makes it so difficult to win a football game.
“Everyone can say: ‘You have to win two.’ We still have to win two, so we should fully concentrate on it, and if a contract extension or whatever happens in the meantime, my focus is on Leicester and I am certainly Virgils.