Virgil van Dijk reflected on Sunday’s goalless draw with Everton by stating: “We’re one step closer to our goal.”
Liverpool resumed their Premier League season at Goodison Park, with the 236th Merseyside derby proving to be a game of few chances as both teams readjusted to the rigours of competitive football after a break of around three-and-a-half months.
The stalemate leaves the Reds 23 points clear of second-placed Manchester City in the table, with Crystal Palace’s visit to Anfield their next assignment on Wednesday.
Asked what he made of the clash with the Blues, Van Dijk told Sky Sports: “It’s pretty difficult to say at the moment.