Van Dijk: Liverpool need time under Iraola

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits adapting to new boss Andoni Iraola will take time after a slow start.

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What happened. Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool may take time to adapt to Andoni Iraola's new approach after an 'unacceptable' season, with the Reds drawing their opening game.

• Van Dijk called last season 'unacceptable' in his programme notes.
• Arne Slot was sacked after Liverpool finished fifth.
• Iraola arrived from Bournemouth to replace Slot.

“When you have a new coach with new plans and new ideas, it is always going to take a bit of time to put those into practice.”

— Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool face Nottingham Forest in their first home game, where fans will see if Iraola's ideas are taking shape.

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