"They scored twice in the last 10 minutes so that is a great result for them," said Van Dijk. "I think they have been very good at home, so it is always going to be a tough game there.

The Reds needed Diogo Jota to earn a point at the City Ground when he headed home an equaliser 22 seconds after coming off the bench.

Liverpool have won only three games in their last seven matches in all competitions after a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, but captain Virgil van Dijk is refusing to panic and dismissed suggestio

Tottenham Hotspur battled Liverpool in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semifinal at home, but it was Spurs' mascots that stole the show.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses any fears the Anfield side have suffered a blip in their Premier League title bid.

Virgil van Dijk has played down suggestions that Premier League leaders Liverpool are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest to stay six points clear at the summit."It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.

Virgil van Dijk was playing as Liverpool's only center-back at times against Nottingham Forest. But he is more than happy to do that if it gives the team the best chance.