The captain of Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk, asked the clubs of the association to create a intimidating atmosphere in Angeld, while the team is pushing towards Premier League fame.
Liverpool made 11 points on the summit against the reigning champion Manchester City in Etihad on Sunday, with the kind permission of gates from Mohamed Salah and Dominik Szoboszlai.
While the second-placed Arsenal still has a game in hand, the Merseyside giants are now firm favorites to regain the title.
An important advantage in favor of Liverpool is the remaining game list – seven of her last 11 league games become an event location that is known for its electrical atmosphere.
Van Dijk has asked the association’s fans to use this energy and to transform their home stadium into a discouraging view of visiting teams.
Van Dijk said after the victory against City: “I mentioned it afterwards (wolves) that it is obviously quite normal to be so (nervous),” he said.
“It is a person (reaction) that there could be some fearful feelings that occur, and that could still be the case.
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“But I think it helps us and you (the supporters) also to make Anfield terrible for the opponent. Most of the time we have it and obviously also with it, as we play.
“How many home games are left? Seven out of 11. So we make sure that these seven are as amazing, as loud as possible. I don’t think we have to talk about it because this is usually the case.
“So let’s go, enjoy, now concentrate on Wednesday, and then we will see what happens afterwards.”
The triumph against the city was particularly important because Liverpool’s first Premier League victory in the Etihad Stadium had marked for ten years.
The result was a challenging route of four games in just 15 days, although the Reds should now organize Newcastle in Anfield on Wednesday evening.
“It was a big win,” he said. “I told the boys:” Do not take these victories for granted, but when you go home, recover and are ready for preparation for Newcastle. “
“This is the only thing we have to do. Tunnel view. Nothing else is really important. And we need our fans to be in great form on Wednesday. “
Van Dijk was a stone in the heart of Liverpool’s defense this season and played every minute of her Premier League campaign.
His leadership was instrumental, especially in view of the injury concerns regarding his defensive partners, including Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and Jarell Quansah.
However, the uncertainty refers to the future of Van Dijk in Angield, since his current contract should expire at the end of the season.
Nevertheless, his commitment to the field was steadfast because Liverpool continues her pursuit of home fame.
