""It is not that easy. Obviously [new players adjusting] plays a part as well, but that shouldn't be the only focus. It is a combination of everything," Van Dijk said. "It is down to us to work to turn this around and find consistency - to not concede goals, to score goals, to create, to not give up chances against us. Everything was positive and everyone was happy last season, and now we have a little blip, if you want to call it that. We need everyone more than ever to support us and be there for us.""
""Every three or four days is another opportunity, after the international break, to find that momentum and consistency," he added. "I've been at the club for such a long time - there have been many difficult situations, and we got out of them. The only thing we can do is focus on the next opportunity and work on it.""
Liverpool have lost three consecutive matches, including a 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, following earlier defeats to Crystal Palace and Galatasaray. Arne Slot has suffered his first run of three straight losses in all competitions. The squad requires hard work and togetherness to regain last season's title-winning rhythm; adjustment of new players plays a role but is not the only factor. Defensive frailties remain an issue, with only two clean sheets in 10 games across all competitions. Virgil van Dijk has joined the Netherlands squad for World Cup qualifiers and highlights the need to find momentum after the international break.
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