The Dutchman came on as a substitute in the dramatic penalty shootout Emirates FA Cup third-round win over Arsenal earlier this month and has admitted the backing of our vociferous away following helped give energy to the players during a gruelling extra-time period with 10 men, following Diogo Dalot's dismissal.
While the competition will be different this weekend, and the Reds won't have as big an allocation at Craven Cottage, the defender is optimistic that steps towards progress can be taken in the capital.
"It's always nice," he told us, about the FA Cup triumph. "We got the win and playing with 10 men.