Virgil van Dijk believes that Liverpool have found the key to facing Erling Haaland after the Cormorants’ 1-0 success at Anfield against champions Manchester City.

Torn by injuries, especially defensively, Liverpool started the game with van Dijk and Gomez in the middle, Milner at right-back and Robertson on the left.

Van Dijk says effort and communication are key to stopping Haaland

The Norwegian forward, brought this summer by Manchester City, scared the defense of the opponent. In 14 matches for the “townsmen”, the so-called “beast” scored 20 goals and also provided 3 decisive assists.

He was clearly the number 1 danger in the match at Anfield, so Jurgen Klopp had special instructions for his players, who did a very good job of destroying Haaland.

“That’s what defenders have to do every game. If you let your guard down a little, you will be punished.

It’s about effort and a lot of communication. He must prove who wants it more. Today was our day,” the Dutch defender told Sky Sports.

“It all starts with the great work I have shown on the field. It’s the least you can offer for such a beautiful club. I showed it.

We won, and that’s the most important thing. When you feel that kind of atmosphere during a match, you’re energized,” he continued.

“The energy we had defensively helped us push the game and get the lead. The fans play a very important role and we need them until the end of the season, especially after such a difficult start to the season.”

Liverpool is only in 8th place in the ranking after 9 matches played

Surprisingly, it is not Manchester City that leads the Premier League, but Arsenal, a team with one of the best starts to a season in history. The Gunners narrowly beat Leeds thanks to Sak’s goal.

The current situation in the Premier League

1. Arsenal 27p

2. Manchester City 23p

3. Tottenham Hotspur 23p

4. Chelsea 19p (one game less)

5. Manchester United 16p (lost by one game)

6. Newcastle United 15p

7. Brighton 14p (lost by one game)

8. Liverpool 13p (lost by one game) etc.