Liverpool: Van Dijk's verdict on recruits

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Liverpool has not been idle on the transfer market. With nearly 300 million euros invested, the Reds have considerably strengthened their workforce, attracting in particular Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike. But despite this bubbling activity, the transfer window may not be closed. Asked after the club's Asian tour, Virgil Van Dijk hinted that new faces could still join the ranks of Liverpool.

Van dijk validates recruits … and maybe expect others

“We will see what will happen by the end of the transfer window”, The Dutch defender slipped, while welcoming the quality of new recruits. According to him, the players arrived this summer “Have the level to win in Liverpool”. Above all, he was satisfied with their rapid integration, emphasizing their good adaptation within the locker room and their state of mind in training. A reassuring message at a time when Arne Slot is shaping her group for the new season.

Van Dijk also cited several names in his praise, evoking both the Finding Frames like Wirtz and young hopes, like the Armin goalkeeper. Ekitike, freshly arrived, was welcomed with humor by the captain, who even enabled himself a joke on his arrival outfit. But behind lightness, the message is clear: everyone will have to prove themselves.

Isak, the next Reds target?

Behind the scenes, the name of Alexander Isak returns insistently. The Newcastle striker would be on the club's tablets in the event of an opportunity, and Van Dijk, without ever naming him, did not close the door to a last surprise. An additional offensive reinforcement would not be too much to compensate for recent departures and broaden the slot options.

Place now following the preparation. Liverpool faces AC Milan in Hong Kong, one more test to assess the group automatisms. If the recruits confirm, and a new striker arrives, the Reds could start the season with ambitions revised upwards.