Georginio Wijnaldum says the Liverpool squad are united in their ambition to win the Club World Cup, with another "opportunity to achieve something big" on the horizon.
The European champions are eager to make more history in the Middle East, according to Wijnaldum, who is looking forward to experiencing the "special competition" for the first time.
"I’m really looking forward to playing in the World Cup for teams because back in the day I saw the Champions League winners play in the competition. What I like the most is that if you win, you get a badge on your shirt," the Netherlands midfielder told Liverpool's official website. "That’s something you want to achieve.
"That’s what makes this competition so special. First of all, it’s really difficult to qualify for a tournament like this.
"Second of all, you play against other teams who also had to do a lot of work to come into this competition.
"That’s why we have to enjoy it the most - because you never know if it’s going to be your last time in a competition like this. And, on the other side, if you want to play in this competition as much as possible you need to win the Champions League. It also gives you something in the Champions League.
"If you win the Champions League trophy you can play the World Cup for teams, so it also gives you another reason to want to win the Champions League.
"You go into football to make history and that’s what we want to achieve with the team we’re playing in. We have a good team. We are friends, we work hard for each other. We have a team that when we look back later we can say we achieved things. This will definitely be one of the moments when we look back, we can say we achieved something big."
Wijnaldum added on the importance of maintaining a winning mentality as the campaign progresses: "It’s really important because it gives you a lot of confidence.
"When you are losing games, pressure will come on the team; when you win games, instead of pressure, confidence will come. It’s always important to win games, or even play good games, because that will help you get more confidence."
acadGRIN6007
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we already done it before. u are late
tiodemtu
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who'se best or worst it doesn't matter,they are playing for the same team and giving their best,so cheer up guys and don't make this an issue,we support the same team and we are one family
yeh we do
Sucbdmprty
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Bring that cup home bro
bomiklsy
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Wijnaldum, It is possible....Just do to every team what you did to Barca, It will be enough.....Inform Origi too...
well said whoever you are we will never walk alone
hiuabeky
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Liverpool
Badshahking
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Bring the trophy at ANFIELD
LastLiv
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
who'se best or worst it doesn't matter,they are playing for the same team and giving their best,so cheer up guys and don't make this an issue,we support the same team and we are one family
tiodemtu
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
no man I became Liverpool fan after klopp came in becazz I followed his work when he was in BVB becazz of him I support Liverpool and now I became a die hard like u as well
ovo_lexis
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all those teams you've listed are below Liverpool in both history and current form.
seems you have forgotten lallana so soon except you started supporting Liverpool last two years
ovo_lexis
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all those teams you've listed are below Liverpool in both history and current form.
that has nothing to do with what I'm saying though you are right. buh lallana is better. I even forgot keita. keita is second to last between hendo and milner.
jonbcdeiks
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lallana is good bruh. he can play for man city, psg or even barca cos he is technically good. Henderson cannot play for barca or man city cos he is suited to klopp's style.
all those teams you've listed are below Liverpool in both history and current form.
ovo_lexis
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do u say milner is worst
do you say he is best?
ovo_lexis
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how can u put Lallala a head of Henderson
lallana is good bruh. he can play for man city, psg or even barca cos he is technically good. Henderson cannot play for barca or man city cos he is suited to klopp's style.
jonbcdeiks
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
Milner? ???? my friend you must be drunk
ovo_lexis
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Milner is irreplaceable and he is not the worst
so he is the best then?
0ry
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ynwa
goetzemario
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
very bad list...
Kouacisz
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
how can u put Lallala a head of Henderson
soabenoptu
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U 'll never walk alone
yuzaeoruyz
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Great mind
LastLiv
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I believe in my team and Liverpool will do it
LastLiv
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
Milner is irreplaceable and he is not the worst
Benjiy_1
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Wijnaldum, It is possible....Just do to every team what you did to Barca, It will be enough.....Inform Origi too...
tiodemtu
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
do u say milner is worst
ovo_lexis
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You Liverpool fans really underestimate gini to me this is the list of our best midfielders from best to worst. fabinho, gini, chamberlain, lallana, henderson, milner
stands
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Liverpool 🔥 🔥 🔥