Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has called for unity and perspective following a difficult week that saw the Reds suffer their third consecutive defeat — this time against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.The Dutch defender reminded supporters that the same team lifted the Premier League title last season and insists that moment shouldn’t be forgotten despite the club’s current struggles.Liverpool’s 2–1 defeat in London came after a 1–0 loss to Galatasaray in the Champions League and another 2–1 setback against Crystal Palace, leaving Arne Slot’s side searching for stability.Speaking after the match, Van Dijk admitted the transition brought on by several summer changes in personnel has posed challenges but urged everyone at the club to stay together.> “We knew this season wouldn’t be easy,” he said. “There’s a lot of change around the squad, and it takes time to build rhythm again. But this is a moment for all of us — players, coaches, and fans — to remember what we achieved and what we’re capable of.”Despite the heartbreak of conceding a stoppage-time winner from Estevao Willian, Van Dijk maintained optimism about the team’s ability to recover quickly.> “The last week has been tough, no doubt,” he continued. “We’ve lost games in the dying minutes, and that hurts. But football moves fast — in three or four days everything can change. We just have to keep working, stick together, and bring back that belief.”The Liverpool skipper also dismissed suggestions that Trent Alexander-Arnold’s high-profile transfer to Real Madrid has been the cause of their struggles.> “It’s not about one player,” Van Dijk insisted. “Of course, Trent’s quality was incredible, and we were all disappointed to see him go. But we played plenty of matches without him last season and still succeeded. This is about the team finding its balance again.”Looking ahead to the international break, the defender called for collective responsibility and togetherness, stressing that setbacks are part of the journey.> “We’ve faced tough times before and always bounced back. Now it’s about doing it again. Every match is a chance to rebuild momentum — and we’ll do that together.”As Liverpool prepare to regroup, Van Dijk’s message is clear: the champions’ mentality must not be lost, even when results test their resolve.