He stressed the need for the team to work hard, be humble, and show togetherness, both in good and difficult moments.
Van Dijk stated that the team is not panicking, but they do need to be honest with themselves about their performance and strive for improvement.
He also highlighted the team's quality, strength, and character, and expressed confidence that they can show this in the coming days and weeks.
Van Dijk and several other players had a positive experience playing for their national teams and are now looking forward to returning to club action with a positive mindset and a desire to tackle the challenges ahead.