Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is unhappy with the first-leg defeat and hopes for a home miracle.

In the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, Liverpool suffered a 0-2 defeat away to defending champions Paris Saint-Germain. After the match, Liverpool's star defender and captain, Virgil van Dijk, gave an interview to the media.

Despite being frustrated by the first-leg defeat, the Dutch international has set his sights on the second leg next week at Anfield and called on fans to be a strong supporter of the team's comeback.

Speaking about the loss at the Parc des Princes, Van Dijk admitted that the difficulty of the match was within his expectations. He said after the game, "It was definitely a tough match."

“We committed a lot of defensive personnel around the penalty area. Unfortunately, their first goal was a deflection. In addition, we also had some brief moments on the counter-attack that we could have handled better.”

"Obviously, I'm very unhappy about losing here. The only positive is that we have a second leg next week to fight for. We need to get back into form quickly; Fulham is waiting for us."

Facing a 0-2 deficit, Liverpool must stage a stunning comeback at home to advance to the semi-finals. Virgil van Dijk remained level-headed and showed great respect for his opponents: "We cannot forget that our opponents are last season's European champions."

"Judging from their performance in the league and Champions League this season, their strength is beyond doubt, and they can perform well both at home and away. Therefore, every detail we do at Anfield must be perfect."

“I hope our fans can also play a vital role in this comeback. I’ve had many incredible and special nights at Anfield, and I feel incredibly lucky and honored. The fans are always the cornerstone of this club, and I hope they will stand up again next Tuesday and be our strongest support.”

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