Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said his team won’t get carried away after a comprehensive 4-0 win in the second leg of the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League against Galatasaray. The Reds registered an aggregate win of 4-1 to move to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Liverpool came up with their best against the Turkish side as they delivered as a unit. Dominik Szoboszlai scored in the 25th minute for the home team. In the second half, Hugo Ekitike, Ryan Gravenberch, and Mohamed Salah found the back of the net for Slot’s team.
“There was a lot at stake, that was pretty obvious, so we had to show how much we wanted it,” Van Dijk said.
“I think occasionally we have been playing good games but not consistently on a regular basis and it’s been frustrating for all of us and for the fans as well.
“It is very hard but that’s the hardest thing in life, doing it each and every three or four days. If you do that there’s a big chance you become successful.
“That’s what you strive for, that’s what we had last year, and that’s what we try to reach, but you need multiple factors to go your way and now we don’t get carried away.
“We have been having good performances this season and we haven’t been able to build on it the next time.
“This was a demanding game physically and mentally and it is down to us to do all the right things to be ready for an early kick-off at Brighton.”
Liverpool had received boos from their home crowd after a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on last Sunday.
“The fans can probably say if we bring that every week on the pitch then there is no issue and we can say if the fans bring that every three or four days then there is no issue either. It is about doing it together,” Van Dijk added.
“This season as players we take full responsibility for a lot of performances when we have not been good enough.
“But for me there is no point to speak about it right now after we qualified for the last eight because that is still a very good thing.
“The only thing we can do is keep going, try to improve and every time you are out there represent the badge in the best way possible.”
Liverpool will next travel to Brighton on Saturday.
