Van Dick: trying to be the captain in his own way
Live broadcast on August 13 News in an interview, Liverpool defender Van Dick talked about the situation of last season and the topic of Henderson and others leaving the team. Van Dick said that last season was very disappointing.
Van Dick said like this: “Our feeling is that we must make the right choice. Obviously last season was very disappointing. You know, this is very hurtful, and it has been like this all summer. Obviously, as a team, we reflected on the situation of this year, which was hurtful, especially we were not used to this situation.”
“Over the years, we have maintained a stable high level, and then suddenly last season, the situation was very disappointing, except for the period when we were undefeated. But this is life. I hope this will happen this year. Yes, of course, this should be the motivation. As I said, there was a period of good time, not only the feeling of unbeaten, but also our mode of play and way of progress, so last season was mixed.”
“We are disappointed with the ending of the season, you know. But in some ways, entering the preseason is a very exciting feeling, and we hope to lay the foundation for the success of the season. Obviously, this is something that can never be guaranteed, but this is our feeling. I look forward to the situation this year, the intensity of the competition, and hope that we can win a lot of victories.”
“We want to go back to the original level as much as possible. Obviously, we were challenging all the trophies in the year before last season. This is what we always want to do, but we know it will be difficult. As far as we are concerned, this is about showing the stability we have been trying to find, which is what I expect. Our focus is to win as many matches as possible and then look at the situation at the end of the season.”
Regarding Henderson and others leaving the team and becoming Liverpool captain, van Dick said: “We will miss them. We share many beautiful things with each other, including our success, but this is life, and the people who are here now will be very important to the future of the club.”
“As players, all of us will experience such things from time to time. Losing the captain and vice captain is a big deal, but that’s the way it is. I think everyone is looking forward to the next season and everyone wants to do things well. Last season was very disappointing, and we hope to prove that we are still capable of creating success and maintaining a leading position.”
“It is absolutely exciting to be appointed as the captain, which has not brought about changes. Whenever there is a transfer, you will feel like this. I can definitely be here, but as I said, when I was young, I couldn’t dream of being the captain of Holland and Liverpool.”
“I have talked a lot of other things with Henderson, and I will definitely talk to him about the rest of the things as Liverpool captain. Whenever I need help, I will never be ashamed to ask questions, but I also know that I am doing it in my own way, which is the most important thing.”
“I think I can contribute to success as the captain of the club. Things are happening and very special. This is the beauty of life. I won’t take it for granted. Hard work is about to start now. I am looking forward to it. This brought more responsibilities outside the scene. Obviously, when Henderson was the captain, he did very well and I was trying to do it in my own way.”
“When I want to talk, I will definitely say it, that’s it. This is also very important for other players, the people around me and our leadership team, and it is also an important task for them. But, yes, as the captain, I feel that I am responsible and I will definitely do it. I think the message of this season is to go all out, give a response to last season and enjoy this journey.”
(Ma Dongyu)