Van dijk blames liverpool mentality for atletico defeat

You're referring to the recent Champions League match between Liverpool and Atlético Madrid!

Yes, Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has indeed spoken out about the team's mentality being a factor in their 3-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie.

In a post-match interview, Van Dijk acknowledged that Liverpool's mentality and approach to the game were not good enough, particularly in the second half. He stated that the team's inability to manage the game and see out the win was a major contributor to their defeat.

Van Dijk said: "We're disappointed, but we can't change it now. We have to learn from it. We have to be more clinical, more ruthless, and more focused. We have to be better in our mentality, especially in big games like this."

He also added that the team's mentality has been a topic of discussion among the players and coaches, and that they need to work on improving their mental toughness and resilience.

It's worth noting that Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp has also spoken about the team's mentality and the need for improvement, particularly in big games. He has emphasized the importance of staying focused and composed under pressure, and has encouraged his players to be more clinical and ruthless in their approach.

Overall, it's clear that Liverpool are taking a hard look at themselves and acknowledging that they need to improve their mentality and approach to big games if they want to achieve success in the Champions League.