Liverpool can cope with title nerves: Van Dijk

LONDON: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk insists the Premier League leaders can cope with the mounting pressure of the title race. Arne Slot´s side moved seven points clear of second-placed Arsenal after surviving a sloppy second half display to beat struggling Wolves 2-1 on Sunday.

After conceding a stoppage-time equaliser at Merseyside rivals Everton on Wednesday, there was a palpable air of anxiety around Anfield as Liverpool laboured to protect their lead in the closing stages against Wolves.

Van Dijk understood why there were nerves in the stands and the Dutch centre-back expects more drama as Liverpool edge closer to a record-equalling 20th English crown. “We are all human beings and I totally understand anxiety or nervousness can kick in,” he said.

“I said it weeks ago, we just have to buckle up, enjoy the ride. There will be a lot of twists and turns. “If you´re not ready for it, it will be a difficult couple of months for you but I feel like we as a team are ready for it.