Speaking after the win over Bournemouth, van Dijk admits signing another defender would "accelerate" their immediate improvement but until the club go back into the market the hard work has to continue within the squad.

Virgil van Dijk admitted that further defensive reinforcements would ‘accelerate’ Liverpool ’s improvement as the club considers a move for Marc Guehi. Liverpool secured a dramatic 4-2 victory over Bournemouth in their opening Premier League fixture after late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamaed Salah.

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