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Liverpool held meeting after Man Utd loss - Van Dijk

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he called a players' meeting following their defeat by Manchester United on Sunday - but insisted it was not a "crisis" summit.

Sunday's 2-1 loss to United at Anfield was Liverpool's fourth straight defeat.

It left the Reds joint third in the Premier League, four points behind leaders Arsenal.

While Van Dijk acknowledged the mood was "low" at the club's Kirkby training ground on Monday, he said it was an opportunity for the squad to get together to speak openly about their recent form.

"On Monday, everyone was sad because we lost to United at home.