Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk issues warning as two Reds stars blasted

Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk issues warning as two Reds stars blastedToday's Liverpool news sees club captain Virgil van Dijk challenge his team-mates as two stars are given a dressing downCommentsSportChris Burns Senior Sports Writer05:00, 23 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk speaks to the media(Image: 2026 UEFA)Liverpool have the chance to put one foot in next season's Champions League if they can beat Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Reds' hopes of cementing a place in the top five were boosted as Chelsea were routed 3-0 away to Brighton on Tuesday evening.‌A dramatic victory at Hill Dickinson Stadium against Everton on Sunday afternoon secured Arne Slot's side a place in the top five and opened up a seven-point gap to the chasing pack. Liverpool need three wins to land a top-five spot and only need two victories to ensure that they finish ahead of Liam Rosenior's side - or just one if they beat Chelsea at Anfield on May 9.‌While there is a growing air of optimism around the club, questions still remain about the Reds' poor campaign. Today's Liverpool news sees club captain Virgil van Dijk demand more from his players, while two of the Reds' newest recruits have been called out by an Anfield hero of yesteryear.‌Van Dijk's warningThe Liverpool captain has revealed he hopes the less experienced players in the squad will take on more responsibility next season, with the Reds losing club icons Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson this summer.The Reds have been stripped of many of the veteran stars that brought them so much success under Jurgen Klopp in recent years. Van Dijk, who stepped up when it counted against Everton at the weekend, knows it's on the new batch to deliver.READ MORE: Liverpool can claim instant £86m transfer revenge as Barcelona surrenderREAD MORE: 'I'm glad Jurgen Klopp hasn't behaved like Sir Alex Ferguson - he's respected Liverpool'"Players have t...