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Virgil van Dijk claims Liverpool would be in the “wrong business” if they needed to use their heartbreaking Champions League exit as added motivation for Sunday’s Carabao Cup Final against Newcastle.

The Wembley showpiece, when Liverpool can lift the trophy for a record 11th time, could be the perfect incentive after the Reds exited to Paris St Germain on a penalty shoot-out.

Van Dijk refuses to see the final that way and says no-one at Liverpool should need lifting for Sunday.

“No, we don’t need any added motivation,” said the Reds skipper.

“We have 10 games left, including the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.

If you need any added motivation, you’re in the wrong business.”

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If we bring this intensity to Wembley with our fans, then I’m positive, I’m always positive.

“It will be difficult, any final is difficult, but I’m really looking forward to it.” As good as Liverpool were on Tuesday, PSG were better over the two legs and created the best chances at Anfield.

They carved out opportunities in extra-time as Liverpool tired and it was telling that after scoring at least twice in their previous 19 home games to equal Sunderland’s 90-year top-flight record, they could not find the back of the net in two hours of football.

The Liverpool skipper insists the Reds need no extra motivation for the Carabao Cup final.
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