Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has identified why his side struggled to contain Chelsea in the first half, and how they were ultimately able to overcome their problems in Wednesday night's Super Cup clash in Istanbul.
The Reds triumphed 5-4 on penalties after the game was tied 2-2 at the end of extra time, but their first-half performance left a lot to be desired, particularly on the defensive side.
Speaking to the press after the game, as quoted by the Mirror, the Dutchman acknowledged these frailties, explaining: "It was a good game to watch for the neutral, but it was tough for both sides.