Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has insisted that the situation surrounding Mohamed Salah has not disrupted the club’s focus or unity, stressing that the squad remains committed to winning matches.
The Dutch defender made this clear after Liverpool secured a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday night.
Mohamed Salah, regarded as one of Liverpool’s greatest players, was left out of the team by head coach Arne Slot following an explosive interview he granted on Saturday. In that interview, Salah expressed his dissatisfaction with how he had been treated at the club, claiming he had sacrificed everything for Liverpool and revealing that his relationship with Slot had broken down.
Reacting to the uncertainty surrounding the Egyptian forward’s future, Van Dijk told reporters after the win, “It’s difficult but it’s a collective difficult situation that we’re all in.
“Between Mo and the club, things are going on and he’s not here today, that’s the reality. I don’t think anything has changed in terms of our focus and determination.”
He added, “It’s a good feeling of winning. Especially in a period we are in, trying to find consistency and something to build on.
“It doesn’t change anything. There’s obviously so much noise from the outside world, which is normal when you don’t perform.”
Liverpool will return to Premier League action on Saturday with a fixture against Brighton, as they continue their push for consistency.
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