Van Dijk calls for “couple more” signings after ‘difference-maker’ Mac Allister – Liverpool FC

Virgil van Dijk has hailed Alexis Mac Allister as “one thing we’d like” as Liverpool purpose to problem once more, but in addition desires a “couple extra” signings.

Mac Allister grew to become one of many first signings of the summer time within the Premier League when he accomplished his £35 million change from Brighton to Liverpool.

It served as a marker of intent at Anfield, however there’s nonetheless work to be accomplished as Jurgen Klopp overhauls his midfield after the exit of James Milner, Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

That’s clearly a perception inside the squad, with Van Dijk becoming a member of centre-back associate Ibrahima Konate in stressing the necessity for brand spanking new additions.

Talking whereas on Netherlands obligation, the 31-year-old praised his new team-mate as a “good begin to the switch window.”

“I feel he’s an excellent participant,” Van Dijk informed reporters.

“Clearly we’ve performed in opposition to him many instances, additionally with Holland in opposition to Argentina.

“I feel he positively might be an enormous addition and one thing we’d like with a view to be again the place all of us wish to be.

“So it’s begin to the switch window, hopefully we get a pair extra high quality additions.

“However he’s positively one of many gamers that may hopefully make a distinction for us within the subsequent couple of years.”

It was a pointed remark from Van Dijk, who has been open about his need for reinforcement prior to now – as he conceded within the hours earlier than Cody Gakpo‘s switch developed in January.

Whereas it’s not merely about filling the numbers, the emphasis is on “high quality,” with the No. 4 proper to explain Mac Allister as a “good begin.”

Liverpool are at present weighing up their choices in terms of the midfield market, with their listing of candidates together with however not restricted to Khephren Thuram, Manu Kone, Romeo Lavia, Ryan Gravenberch and Gabri Veiga.

There must also be a brand new arrival in defence, with Klopp believed to be focusing on a flexible centre-back in anticipation for his new 3-5-2 system to remain.

Additional strikes may very well be made within the goalkeeper ranks, if Caoimhin Kelleher pushes for the exit, however no signings are doubtless in assault.