Wednesday’s result extended the Reds’ lead at the top of the Premier League, but the fact that advantage now stands at five points when it could have been seven meant there was a minor sense of deflation around Anfield at full-time.
However, the outcome - brought about by Harry Maguire equalising Sadio Mane’s third-minute opener - has not affected Van Dijk’s calm disposition.
“Disappointment is not the right word,” the centre-back said. “We started amazingly with the goal from Sadio and then it was a tough game against a good opponent.
“We don’t need to forget that as well, they are just a good team and we were unlucky that we didn’t win.