What Virgil van Dijk said about Liverpool fans’ protest at Anfield as he issues “important” claim

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has spoken out after supporters made their feelings clear at Anfield this weekend.

And his comments are likely to strike a chord with many Reds fans.

What did Virgil van Dijk say about Liverpool fans' protest at Anfield vs Fulham FC?

The 34-year-old captain backed Liverpool supporters’ right to protest after fans voiced anger over planned ticket price increases during Saturday’s game against Fulham at Anfield.

Supporters displayed banners opposing the rises and removed the usual flags from the Kop in a visible show of frustration.

Asked about the protest afterwards, Van Dijk said fans were “the heart and soul of the club” and insisted they had every right to make their feelings known.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk on the protests over ticket price increases: "I think the fans are the heart and soul of the club. If they feel like this then protest is their fair right. Hopefully they come to a solution with the club.
"These things are far above my position…

— James Pearce (@JamesPearceLFC) April 12, 2026

The Liverpool captain also stressed that it was “important” for the club and supporters to find a solution, saying the current situation “benefits no one”.

While careful not to directly criticise the club, Van Dijk’s comments were a clear show of support for the fanbase and their concerns.

FGG says: It matters when a player of Van Dijk's stature speaks out

Supporters have every right to be frustrated about ticket prices continuing to rise.

Football already feels increasingly expensive for many fans, and there is a genuine fear that regular matchgoers are slowly being priced out.

For someone like Van Dijk to publicly recognise that, and use his platform to say the issue needs resolving, is significant.

He didn’t say much, but he probably didn’t need to.