Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk says a 'nearly impossible' quadruple would be 'dream'
Key takeaways:
- Virgil van Dijk signed for Liverpool from Southampton in 2018.
- Virgil van Dijk says it would be an "aim" for Liverpool to achieve a historical and "nearly impossible" quadruple.
In February, Liverpool won the Carabao Cup and is still in contention to lift the FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp's team defeated title contenders Manchester City to go to the FA Cup final on Saturday.
"Nobody did the quadruple, and there is a basis for it - because it is nearly impossible to do," Van Dijk said.
Liverpool is one point behind league bosses City with seven matches remaining.
They host Manchester United on Tuesday and face a tough run-in to the end of the season, including games against Merseyside opponents Everton and Champions League-chasing Tottenham.
In the final four of the Champions League, Liverpool also meets Villarreal, with Pep Guardiola's City taking on Real Madrid in the other semi-final.
"All this talk regarding quadruple or Treble is from the outside world and could put extra stress on us," added Van Dijk.
"It is something that everyone would desire to achieve in every competition you participate in, but we will see what it gets.
"Anything can happen with other squads as well."
Netherlands international Van Dijk only returned to act in August after a 10-month lay-off with severe knee damage.
He highlighted Liverpool does not take the fitness of any of their players for granted.
"I was not a fantastic player back in the days; I was quite a late bloomer - that's why I want my career even more," said the 30-year-old defender.
"I only want to keep it going, stay fit, win matches, see what it gets, and prepare for the World Cup."
Liverpool beat Man Utd 5-0 at Old Trafford when the two teams last met in October.