Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has openly addressed the club’s attacking situation following the high-profile departures of two key forwards this summer.
Speaking to journalist Alex Crook, the Dutch centre-back acknowledged that the Reds’ frontline has taken a significant hit, and hinted strongly that reinforcements will be necessary before the transfer window closes.
Van Dijk was speaking to the journalist after Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat against Crystal Palace.
The Reds gave up lead twice at Wembley against a determined Crystal Palace team, who ultimately won the match 3-2 on penalties.
Virgil Van Dijk demands attacking signing at Liverpool
As reported by Ben Jacobs, Van Dijk told Crook:
“We just lost Darwin. He went to Saudi. We lost Lucho. He went to Bayern. I think there’s room for an attacker in order to strengthen us. Let’s see what the window brings…”
Van Dijk’s comments underline a growing consensus among Liverpool supporters and pundits that the team needs fresh firepower to remain competitive in the Premier League and Europe this season.
Atlhough they have signed Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer in a big money move and the attacker showed a glimpse of his talent at Wembey by scoring an early goal for the Reds, the Liverpool captain believes that they need more depth and quality in the attacking position.
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