Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk says unacceptable season cannot be repeated.

Captain Virgil van Dijk says LiverpoolArne Stoll’s side end season “unacceptable” after slump to 18th defeat in all competitions Defeated by Manchester United.

The Dutch defender stressed that “a lot of work needs to be done at the back” to avoid a repeat of his disappointing Premier League title defence.

“I’m not here to make excuses,” Van Dijk said.

“It’s been a very disappointing season, it’s an unacceptable season, and it’s difficult. We shouldn’t feel sorry for ourselves at all.

“We have to work on it and turn it around and make sure these things don’t happen next season. No Liverpool.”

Liverpool He can claim four points from the remaining three games to ensure Champions League qualification.

The 3-2 defeat by Michael Carrick’s side at Old Trafford was their 11th defeat in the Premier League after three wins. LiverpoolDefense of title.

The last champions to lose more league games were Leicester in 2016-17 (18).

“As Premier League champions, I think it’s unacceptable to lose so many times and we shouldn’t accept it,” Van Dijk said.

“There will be a lot of work to be done next season. I will get into it when I come back from the World Cup, but there is a lot of work to be done behind the scenes.”

The 34-year-old added: “I’m really worried about this club, I know it’s been a difficult season but I’m always there in the good days and the not-so-good days.

“But we have three games left and the understanding has to come from ourselves, as a team and as players, because of the impact on the financial club to make sure we are in the Champions League. But also because we want to play against the best teams in Europe.

“It’s not easy, but we will continue.”