Virgil van Dijk called a Liverpool squad meeting after the loss to Manchester United to discuss the club’s form

“It was difficult under the circumstances, so we came together on Monday, but it wasn’t a crisis meeting. We all know how things can change. It’s only October.

“Obviously we also had a proper meeting with the coach but we also had a separate meeting as players. I wanted to say a few things. It’s not something I do after every game. Let’s keep it that way.”

Liverpool ended its losing streak on Wednesday with a crushing 5-1 victory over German host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

Mohamed Salah was left out of Arne Sloat’s starting line-up, with Hugo Ekiteke, Van Dijk, Ibrahim Konate, Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Jakpo scoring in Liverpool’s first win in a month.

“The only way to get out of a situation like this is to stick together, keep your mind on the task in front of you, try to improve, keep the confidence, embrace the moment,” Van Dijk said after the win in Germany. “All these things are easier said than done. But if you want to get out of it, you have to do it.”

“We now live in a world where there is always noise, always something to say, and always someone who knows best. We have to stay focused on ourselves.

“Before meeting me, yes (the mood was bad), but after meeting me, everyone was happy!”

Liverpool’s win saw defender Jeremy Frimpong and Alexander Isak injured.

Dutch international Frimpong was substituted in the first half with a hamstring problem, while Isak was taken off in the first half with a groin strain.

The Reds’ next Premier League match will be at Brentford on Saturday at 20:00 GMT.