Van Dijk urges Liverpool to maintain positive momentum ahead of Brighton test

The Reds currently sit in fifth spot on the league table and are hosting third placed Brighton at Anfield after winning three consecutive matches in all competitions since the 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City.

Netherlands defender van Dijk expressed his desire to have his side follow up recent good results with a good display against an in-form Seagulls outfit.

"Momentum is a big thing in football, and it is important that we maintain ours," stated van Dijk on the club website.

"After three wins in a row, there is definitely a good feeling within the group right now, but that will count for nothing unless we follow up with another strong performance. Brighton arrive here in great form and will provide a really good test for us.

"They have good players and have been performing at a very high level this season, so we will need to be at our very best if we want to come away with all three points."

The 35-year-old also urged for full focus from the onset following their slow start in their midweek UEFA Champions League 4-3 comeback win over Villarreal.

"Like I say, Brighton will be another big test for us, and hopefully this time we can start the game a lot better and show our quality from the first whistle," added the centre-back.