Virgil van Dijk is still bullish about Liverpool’s chances of progressing to the Champions League final, despite the 3-0 defeat to Barcelona.
The Reds suffered a painful night in Catalonia on Wednesday, playing well for large chunks but leaving the Nou Camp dejected.
Luis Suarez opened the scoring, before Lionel Messi’s double secured victory for the Liga champions.
It was a bleak evening for Jurgen Klopp and his players, with poor finishing their biggest issue, rather than the all-round performance.
Although the odds are now stacked against Liverpool getting through after next Tuesday’s second leg at Anfield, Van Dijk is remaining positive.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, the Dutchman says a remarkable comeback is possible, also bemoaning what was an unlucky result:
We believe. We will keep believing. We know how tough it can be with the quality they have throughout the pitch but we showed at times we could definitely create good chances against them and make it difficult.
They still have that extra quality but we will try to do everything possible to go through.
I am disappointed but the result on the scoresheet does not really reflect how well we played and what the game was like. We had some big chances, should have scored one and they could have scored a fourth.
But it is 3-0 and we have a big job to do at Anfield but we have shown throughout the season that we never give up. We need everyone to be together and let’s see how it goes.
Liverpool now have to swiftly focus on Saturday’s trip to Newcastle, as they look to keep their Premier League title hopes alive.
Victory at St James’ Park would take them two points clear of Manchester City, who host Leicester City on Monday night.
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