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Liverpool will method their FA Cup conflict with Accrington Stanley with “no complacency”, in accordance with captain Virgil van Dijk.
The Reds are set to compete of their third completely different competitors inside every week, following a 2-2 draw in opposition to Manchester United within the Premier League and a slim 1-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur within the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final.
Regardless of the current fixtures, Van Dijk expressed his pleasure in regards to the begin of their FA Cup marketing campaign.
He additionally emphasised the significance of the competitors, stating in his notes for the official matchday programme: “The FA Cup is a contest which implies loads to each gamers and supporters.
“I personally have nice reminiscences of it. We have now received it earlier than and we want to go so far as we are able to in it this season as effectively.
“In my view, one of many massive strengths of English soccer is the standard of groups decrease down the league pyramid.
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“The Premier League takes many of the consideration, however the usual of soccer within the Championship, and in Leagues One and Two, is excellent additionally.
“You see that within the FA Cup, a event which is legendary for its giant-killing tales down the years. Many high groups have come undone in opposition to supposed lesser sides, and we have to be totally centered to make sure our identify just isn’t added to that listing on Saturday.
“I can guarantee you all that that would be the case. The mentality of this squad is excellent, and is likely one of the massive causes now we have began this season so effectively.
“We can’t, and won’t, permit complacency to creep in now. Accrington Stanley deserve our full respect, and that’s precisely what they are going to get.
“We’re all wanting ahead to the sport, and I’m positive you all are too. It was superb to see almost 6,000 of you guys down at Tottenham, and I do know you’ll give us superb assist as soon as extra as we assault one other competitors.”
