KAYONEWS-Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has underlined his team’s determination to secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16, insisting the squad will “give everything” in their decisive league-phase match.
Van Dijk stressed the importance of finishing in the top eight to avoid the playoff round, pointing to the physical and tactical benefits of direct qualification as Liverpool continue to balance domestic and European commitments.
Liverpool head into the final fixture in a strong but not yet guaranteed position, with the result set to determine whether they advance directly to the knockout stage or face an additional playoff hurdle. (***)
