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Liverpool are in the middle of an intense season.

They are leading the Premier League by 15 points and are in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

However, their Champions League journey ended in disappointment, with a last-16 exit to Paris Saint-Germain on penalties.

Despite their dominant form, the pressure is on.

Fans and pundits are already debating whether Liverpool’s season will be considered a success.

A Premier League title would be a huge achievement, but some believe they need more.

That is why Sunday’s Carabao Cup final is so important.

Virgil van Dijk knows how high the expectations are.

Virgil van Dijk admits: You get judged on trophies

The Liverpool captain made it clear that winning trophies is the only thing that matters.

“It’s enjoyable, but at the end of the day, we all know how it works in the business,” he said.

“You get judged at a club like Liverpool at what you win at the end of the road and we have to keep working.”

Newcastle will be desperate to end their 70-year wait for a trophy.

Van Dijk acknowledged their motivation but insisted Liverpool are just as hungry.

“We obviously want to win so badly as well.”

“We worked so hard to get where we are and obviously it’s the first season together with the new regime and we want to show that we can win trophies.”

He also dismissed outside noise, saying, “You can’t control what anyone says.”

“Someone told me people are saying that we’re only going just for the league.”

“These things, you can’t stop it.”

Van Dijk is focused on lifting silverware.

If he does, he will join the list of Liverpool captains who have led the club to glory.

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