Our columnist Andy Dunn says captain Virgil van Dijk needs the help of other senior players to share the load of leadership (Image: Getty Images)

Welcome to the fifth edition of Blood Red – your new monthly publication from the ECHO covering everything you need to know about what’s happening at Liverpool FC . You can buy the December issue here .

As ever this month's offering is packed full of exclusive interviews, expert insight and nostalgia.

Our columnist Andy Dunn says captain Virgil van Dijk needs the help of other senior players to share the load of leadership as Liverpool look to emerge from their worst run of form since the 1950s.

Results may have been grim of late, however former Reds favourite Gary McAllister urges fans to show patience with Arne Slot and his new-

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