ReactionVirgil van Dijk: It was a good win but we have to keep going
The Reds earned three Premier League points at Anfield on Saturday, thanks to first-half finishes from Rio Ngumoha and Mohamed Salah.
Next up for Van Dijk and his teammates now is the task of overturning a two-goal deficit in their Champions League quarter-final with Paris Saint-Germain.
The captain told BBC Sport: "It was a good win and it's good to keep a clean sheet as well – it felt like ages ago. It's a win, we take it and move on.
"It's down to us now to be in the best shape possible to hopefully make it a special evening on Tuesday.
"One game doesn't define – hopefully it does – but it's down to us to keep going. We have been going through a season where we can't build on good performances.
"It's down to us now to prepare for hopefully a special night on Tuesday. That's our main target.
"So, don't get carried away whatsoever. Just look after yourself now, rest up and be ready for an outstanding team on Tuesday that comes here, that plays with confidence and with their fans behind them.
"But we are at home and we have to show belief from start to finish that we can do it. It needs a special performance but I've been lucky and privileged that I've been part of special performances.
"So, I believe for sure and I'm going to make sure I bring that across to the team, the boys. But we need everyone to have that same mindset."
Liverpool went ahead against Fulham in the 36th minute when Ngumoha curled in to become the club's youngest Premier League scorer at Anfield.
Four minutes later, their lead was doubled by a first-time strike from Salah.
"Of course scoring the first goal is very important," Van Dijk reflected. "We were playing against a Fulham that obviously didn't play for quite a while, so they could come up with anything today in terms of tactics. We had to be ready and patient as well.
"I think our first half was good. Second half, maybe a little bit of fatigue kicks in – what is absolutely normal.
"But to keep a clean sheet, to see the work-rate everyone put in, I'm pleased with that. But it's just a win and we have to keep going."
The result against Fulham ensured the Reds would keep their place in the top five of the Premier League standings this weekend.
Six league fixtures remain on the team's schedule as they pursue Champions League qualification.
"Every game is massive and especially if you look at the opponents we've got," Van Dijk finished.
"We all know how important Champions League football is for the club in general, financially as well.
"So, we want to finish the season in the highest possible way, with the best performances that we can bring on the pitch. But it's game by game and today was a good win."