Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, has been playing at his peak level this season. The defender has listed a number of requirements that must be met for the Reds to win the Premier League.
The team that has suffered the most from Pep Guardiola joining Man City is Liverpool. The Merseyside team has frequently finished second to the Manchester team and has struggled to maintain that position over the past few years, with a decline in seasons like the most recent one.
Even though it isn’t flawless yet, Jurgen Klopp’s midfield makeover before the current season has significantly improved his squad.
The Reds have maintained in touching distance of City after 12 games and Van Dijk has listed three factors that might help the Reds contend for the title.
Van Dijk said, “I hope so,” to the Liverpool Echo’s question on if the Reds are prepared to contend for the Premier League.
“On Sunday, when I looked in the dressing room, it seemed like we were the under-23 team.” Nonetheless, we still have the trait that says you are old enough if you are good enough. However, we must observe, have a little bit of good fortune, avoid injuries, and maintain consistency.
“Overall, we’ve been playing well this season, but as we all know, the season is not set in stone until November and might take many unexpected turns. Before the season even begins, you have all these hopes, plans, and objectives, and you want to compete all the way to the finish in every tournament we take part in. That is undoubtedly true at the start of the season, after which you develop into a season.
Titles are decided by luck, injuries, and consistency; Jurgen Klopp’s team will need all three to unseat Man City.
Guardiola’s team is the favorite to win the league for a record fourth time, and since their opponents have already displayed glaring weaknesses, it is unlikely that they will shock the odds this season.
