Van Dijk laughs off talk of Liverpool wobble after more dropped points / Photo: Paul ELLIS - AFP
-
Split loyalties for Indian football fans at Brazil friendly
-
Antonelli tops times in final practice at Bahrain GP
-
India-Pakistan blockbuster brings cricket fever to Japan baseball field
-
Gauff digs deep to beat Osorio in China Open second round
-
Wong waiting on Rafa after winning Asian Games tennis gold
-
Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated
-
With Russia next door and rising costs, Latvia goes to the polls
-
'He's here with me': Japan cycle queen dedicates gold to late brother
-
Penalty hero rues empty seats as Games hosts Japan win football gold
-
Japan Olympic chief says 'lot more' athletes at Games than expected
-
North Korea fires ballistic missile after Seoul's apology demand
-
Asian carmakers besting US rivals at home, China poised to strike
-
US regulator finds Boeing 737 MAX software bug 'not a safety concern'
-
Widgets & Web Offers All-Inclusive Investor Relations Websites for Public Companies, IPOs and SPACs
-
Ohtani 'managing' injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season
-
Adams named new US captain to 2030 World Cup
-
Botched US execution leaves murderer unconscious on ventilator: lawyers
-
China a better influence in Latin America than US: poll
-
Cornell rape case exposes sexual violence at US colleges
-
Judge pauses construction of border project in Texas national park
-
France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner
-
Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey, France held by Italy
-
Ethiopian pro-government militia claims Tigray airport as regional tensions spike
-
US jobs data boosts stocks as oil prices dip
-
Ohtani shaking off injuries as Dodgers launch MLB post-season
-
US Supreme Court to hear high-stakes climate case
-
Sea levels to rise in California as coastal wave surges up west coast
-
Trump expected to name intel chief Clayton as AI czar: reports
-
New rallies urged in France as protests disrupt over 730 schools
-
Argentina unveils passports-for-investment scheme
-
Djokovic survives China Open scare, Sabalenka starts strong
-
Brazil election debate chaos sparks censorship row
-
King Charles to evoke colonial 'darkest days' on Caribbean tour
-
England's Carse charged by cricket body over nightclub incident
-
Tesla shares jump after global car sales top estimates
-
Amazon vows $1 bn for data center towns, decries 'myths'
-
DR Congo Ebola outbreak killed more than 4,000: official figures
-
Oil prices drop on G7 fuel release, US jobs data boosts stocks
-
Djokovic survives China Open scare against wildcard world no. 104
-
G7 agrees deal to ease global energy supply concerns
-
Lula, Bolsonaro trade blows in final scramble for votes in Brazil
-
Spain's government dealt blow as lawmakers reject housing bills
-
New clashes erupt as protests disrupt over 560 French schools
-
Food, medicine shortages deepen in Russian-occupied Oleshky
-
NY governor vows to close loophole after alleged Cornell gang rape
-
Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto facing 'dire consequences' - lawyers
-
Ethiopia Tigray rebels pushed back as regional tensions spike
-
Russia 'tearing Kyiv apart', mayor says, as strikes paralyse traffic
-
Stocks rise, yields fall as US job numbers disappoint
-
Taiwan boxer Lin wins Games gold as Japan edge North Korea on penalties
Van Dijk laughs off talk of Liverpool wobble after more dropped points
Virgil van Dijk has played down suggestions that Premier League leaders Liverpool are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest to stay six points clear at the summit.
Diogo Jota came off the bench to earn a point at the City Ground on Tuesday, cancelling out Chris Wood's early opener, but the Reds were unable to find a winner despite creating numerous chances.
Arne Slot's men, chasing a record-equalling 20th English top-flight title, still have a comfortable cushion at the top of the table despite winning just three of their past seven league games.
They also lost 1-0 to Tottenham in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final last week.
Forest are their nearest challengers in the league ahead of third-placed Arsenal's match against Tottenham on Wednesday.
Liverpool captain Van Dijk said recent results were due to the strength of the opposition, rather than their own failures.
Asked about his side's disappointing run, which included a 2-2 home draw with lowly Manchester United, he said: "So we are in a crisis now?
"It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.
"Every game is tough. We have to find a way to win and I think if we play like we did in the second half and keep fighting, keep trying, keep finding opportunities then I am very confident we will score goals as well like we have been doing all season."
Liverpool have lost just twice in all competitions during Slot's first season in charge at Anfield and are still in the hunt for all four trophies.
"We have been outstanding the whole season with everything we have been doing," said Netherlands international Van Dijk.
"In games sometimes things don't always go your way. That's life, that's part of being a football player.
"We can't be perfect all the time but all the hard work we have put in so far should give us the confidence to go out there and show who we are."
Ch.Kahalev--AMWN
