Virgil Van Dijk issues verdict on Liverpool’s defensive inconsistency

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has warned that the club's ongoing defensive issues are definitely not sustainable following a 3-2 Champions League defeat against Fenerbahce in Istanbul. The loss marked the third consecutive European match in which Andoni Iraola's side conceded three goals, an unprecedented streak in Liverpool's history. Van Dijk expressed frustration over the team surrendering leads twice and conceding three goals directly from set-pieces.

Liverpool have managed only four clean sheets across 15 matches in all competitions this season, with just one in their past 10 games. The defeat was the club's second consecutive loss under Iraola following a five-match winning run. Van Dijk emphasized that the squad must address these shortcomings immediately as they prepare for Sunday's Premier League match against Crystal Palace.