The Reds produced a highly effective show to defeat Galatasaray 4-0 at Anfield on Wednesday; a outcome that earned a 4-1 combination victory within the final 16 of the Champions League.
1 / 4-final tie with Paris Saint-Germain is now within the calendar for subsequent month, however Van Dijk is trying no additional than Saturday lunchtime’s journey to the south coast.
After the resounding win over the Turkish aspect, the skipper stated: “I think occasionally we have been showing and playing good games but not consistently and on a regular basis and it’s been frustrating for all of us and for the fans as well.
“But the only thing we can do is keep going, try to improve and every time you are out there represent the badge in the best way possible.
“It was a good night. We have been having good performances this season and we haven’t been able to build on it the next time.
“It is very hard but that’s the hardest thing in life, doing it each and every three or four days. If you do that you become successful, there’s a big chance you become successful. That’s what you strive for, that’s what we had last year and that’s what we try to reach.
“But you need multiple factors to go your way and now don’t get carried away. This was a demanding game physically and mentally and it is down to us to do all the right things to be ready for an early kick-off at Brighton because Brighton away is always difficult.
“We have to be ready but everyone is needed in that sense.”