Van Dijk: The Super Cup victory drives us forward

Liverpool was rewarded with Europe's biggest trophy last season after triumphing against Tottenham in the finals of the Champions League. They continued with trophies in Europe on Wednesday, when they defeated Chelsea at the penalty, as regular time closed 2:2.

Wednesday's victory did not come easily, since Frank Lambard's team was in good shape and was in the lead when the first leg of the match ended.

Liverpool returned to the second half and equalized the score. Red “ ” took control of the match, but was forced to fight in the extra part before they won the penalty shooting.

And Van Diek says victory and another trophy in such a tight race will prove to be a very good lesson for the team in the future.

It's extremely important. I really think it's important for the development of the team, for our progress”, Van Dijk said.

Winning trophy is important to mentality. We got this on the hard road”.

The Dutch guard says he came to Liverpool to win trophys and added that any success makes another success easier to reach.

I think that before I joined, with my decision, I brought several goals. These things were part of my intentions: winning trophys was part of my” decision, he added.

You must seize every opportunity to win trophy. This is always the goal and the victories make it easier for the next time,”.

Liverpool started the entire Premierliga season on foot, triumphing against Norwich with a score of 4:1. Jürgen Klopp's team will attempt to continue with this step on Saturday, when it will go as Southampton guest. /Gazza Express/