Despite the team’s impressive, recent performances, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has cautioned against early expectations of quadruple. They defeated Tottenham Hotspur 4–0 at Anfield secured a 4–1 victory and advanced to the League Cup final against Newcastle United on March 16.
“No, the expectation is that we have to manage and try and win every game ahead of us. And not quadruple or thinking about what ‘could be’ in the meantime,” Van Dijk told CBS Sports after Thursday’s game.
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“Every game that we play is going to be difficult, from now until the end of the season. To be in every competition will be fantastic, hopefully, because that’s what we work for.”
“Let’s see. I think we just have to enjoy the whole ride. Don’t worry about other teams, just worry about ourselves. That’s what I tell the boys.”
Van Dijk completed the scoring with a decisive header after goals from Cody Gakpo, Mohammed Salah, and Dominik Szoboszlai’s goal. The new manager Arne Slot has proved to be fortunate for Liverpool as they currently lead the Premier League review with 56 points by maintaining a six point advantage over Arsenal.
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The team has also successfully progressed to Champions League‘s round of 16 and are set to face Plymouth Argyle in the upcoming FA Cup for the round match. while the teams find themselves in a position to compete across four competitions, Van Dijk emphasized on suggesting a more tempered and cautious approach
