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Virgil van Dijk Happy to Sacrifice Liverpool Clean Sheets in Order to Win Games

Liverpool defender Virgil can Dijk has said he's happy to concede goals provided it means winning games, adding he won't lose sleep if he fails to keep a clean sheet en route to victory.

The Reds dominated Everton 5-2 in the Merseyside derby at Anfield on Wednesday, with Jurgen Klopp's men having failed to keep a clean sheet since they beat Sheffield United 1-0 on September 28.

Van Dijk, 28, spoke about his side's performance after the game, per the Guardian's Andy Hunter: "No one wants to concede goals even if you win the game.