The Blues took the lead with a goal from Enzo Fernandez, followed by another from Cole Palmer. Jarell Quansah scored an own goal for Liverpool, but Van Dijk's late header narrowed the gap. Unfortunately, it was not enough to secure a win for Liverpool, who suffered only their third Premier League defeat of the season.

Van Dijk acknowledged that Chelsea deserved the win, citing that his team's pressing was not effective when they did not have possession. He also mentioned that his team created scoring opportunities, but ultimately fell short.

Van Dijk emphasized that his team's intention was to win the match, but they did not execute their game plan well. He expressed satisfaction with the team's training and preparation, but acknowledged that it was not enough to secure a victory.