Overview

• Van Dijk says the club’s culture is “the most important thing” and sets non‑negotiable standards for team‑mates.
• Liverpool spent close to £450m in the summer, breaking British records for £116m Florian Wirtz and £125m Alexander Isak.
• He highlighted the exits of Luis Díaz, Darwin Núñez, Jarell Quansah and Harvey Elliott, stressing that the replacements must now gel on the pitch.
• He warned that retaining the Premier League is “such a difficult thing,” noting an opening run of five wins followed by back‑to‑back defeats that let Arsenal take top spot.
• He paired his message with community outreach by surprising a supporter at Anfield through his Cadbury partnership.