Virgil van Dijk says Liverpool are ready to “work like crazy” in pre-season to put right their disappointing Premier League campaign next term.
Jurgen Klopp’s side finished their campaign in fifth with 67 points, which is their lowest finish and tally in a full season under their German manager, who joined in October 2015.
As a result, the Reds have missed out on a place in the lucrative Champions League and will now take part in the less glamorous Europa League in the 2023/24 term.
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Liverpool will fly out to Germany for an intense training camp in mid-July where they will play two friendlies that are understood to be against Karlsruhe and Bundesliga 2 outfit Greuther Furth.
From there, the Reds will visit Singapore later in the month to play against relegated Leicester and Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich and Van Dijk believes it will be a vital period for improving on the efforts of the 2022/23 season.
In a post on Instagram, Van Dijk wrote: “That’s that. A season we won’t remember, only got a few good moments. I learned a lot on the pitch but even more off it!
“From the first day of pre-season we are going to work like crazy to get back to where we want to be. See you soon.”
The Netherlands captain also reserved a word for Naby Keita, James Milner, Roberto Firmino and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain who will all leave the club at the end of the month following the expiration of their respective contracts.
All four players had a hand in helping the Reds win every top-level trophy between 2019-2022 and Van Dijk, who wasn’t involved in Sunday’s 4-4 draw with Southampton, has paid tribute to the outgoing quartet.
“And of course to James Milner, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Naby Keita and Roberto Firmino,” he added, tagging in their official Instagram accounts. “It’s been an absolute pleasure to play with you all. Thank you for contributing to the success that we had. Memories forever! Much love.”
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