Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has advised Florian Wirtz to disregard his Premier League statistics after the German was denied his first Liverpool goal, which was attributed as an own goal. Despite 13 league appearances without a goal or assist, Van Dijk remains confident in Wirtz’s world-class ability and potential.
Van Dijk also addressed Mohamed Salah’s recent benching, stating Salah remains “important” despite being dropped for two consecutive games. He noted that manager Arne Slot made the decision after disappointing performances, emphasizing the need for consistent team performance.