Van dijk makes heartwarming declaration before champions league final

Liverpool have begun their final preparations to take on La Liga giants Real Madrid tomorrow evening for the showpiece event in Kiev. Should the Reds be victorious against the reigning

champions, it will be the first time they bagged the trophy since the iconic win in Instabul 13 years ago. Dutchman Van Dijk has played a significant role in helping the Reds to their first

final since 2007 after joining the Merseyside club from Southampton in January. And the defender has made a heartwarming declaration saying Anfield is is home as he and his team-mates

prepare for the final. “I think from day one, the lads and the manager and the staff and everyone around the club and the people who work at Liverpool have made me so welcome and that helps

a lot with settling,” Van Dijk said in his pre-match press conference. “Obviously the results help as well. But I think Liverpool is my team and Anfield is my home. “I love playing for this

club and we’re in the Champions League final and we want to do it. “I think Liverpool as a club deserves to be in the Champions League year in, year out and hopefully that’s going to happen.

“But to be in the Champions League final now, hopefully we’re going to do it.”