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Published 15:20 14 Nov 2021 GMT
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"That is what we speak about. In England, we talk about this with the PFA, but a couple of weeks ago I was specifically asked to talk with Mr Wenger and players of our team about this idea of having a World Cup every two years.
"I appreciate that these discussions take place with us. But if we, as senior players at Liverpool and other big clubs in England, give our opinion, then I think it is time they must start to listen."
It is believed that Wenger had requested a meeting with Jurgen Klopp’s squad in an attempt to better understand the reaction to potentially staging a World Cup every two years.
FIFA are said to be stunned and confused by the outrage and opposition to their proposed plan.
Van Dijk's return to fitness and coincided with a strong start to the campaign for Klopp's side, with Liverpool currently fourth in the Premier League and into the last 16 of the Champions League.
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