Liverpool defender has not ruled out anything yet

The Netherlands captain claimed that his ambition to succeed for his club has been fueled by his nation's quarterfinal elimination via penalty shootout at the hands of eventual champion Argentina. The Reds' fourth straight Premier League victory, over Leicester on Friday, has brought Jurgen Klopp's previously struggling team to within six points of third-place Newcastle with a game still to play.

The Reds' Carabao Cup defense ended at Manchester City just before Christmas, although Van Dijk acknowledges a championship challenge is not now in their objectives, there is still a lot to play for as the fight for Champions League qualification heats up in 2023. They do, however, trail league leaders Arsenal by 15 points.

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The Dutchman is desperate to turn around Liverpool's fortunes after his first major tournament, which was held in Qatar, ended in disappointment. "I had plenty of time to think. We were ultimately disappointed with the results, but that is a part of football, and I am aware of that, said Van Dijk, who is celebrating his five-year 

Anfield anniversary before the team's trip to Brentford, It was a difficult couple of days for me because I've already lost a lot, but then I realized that my wife and children are what matter most in life, so that's what I focused on, "I want to succeed in the Netherlands, but it also inspired me here, so it motivates me in whatever way, 

<strong>Concentrate on the current game, win games</strong>

Shape, or form, we are quite a few points behind Arsenal, but this season may end up being really bizarre and wacky but we have to be pragmatic, so we're not currently considering the title," we must concentrate on the current game, win games, and then we'll see. I always have a competitive spirit, I always want to win, and I give my all in every game.