In a wide-ranging interview with Gary Lineker, Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he was "surprised" by the quality of Virgil van Dijk's passing and discusses the Reds' season so far.
Van Dijk uncertain on his future
Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk has won some plaudits from a Premier League rival. Surprisingly, a cult figure from Anfield's past came in for praise too.
Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he still has ‘no idea’ how long he has left at Liverpool, as the future of three of the club’s superstars still hangs in the balance. It has been a stunning season so far for the Reds,
Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
No player has won more matches than van Dijk after reaching 300 appearances in all competitions in the club's history.
Virgil van Dijk had praise for some of his Liverpool teammates after captaining the side to a 4-1 win over Ipswich in the Premier League, including Ryan Gravenberch.
Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk rested as Liverpool take second string to PSV - Seven successive wins mean progress is already secured for the Champions League leaders.
Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk wasted no time when naming who he believes is the greatest soccer player of all time. Regarded as one of the best defenders in Premier League history, Virgil Van Dijk made headlines when he became the most expensive defender ever in English soccer with his move from Southampton to Liverpool.
Liverpool has confirmed its traveling squad ahead of tomorrow's final Champions League league phase game against PSV Eindhoven, with the Reds already safely through to the last-16.
Liverpool fell to PSV on the final day of the Champions League league phase with a number of key starters absent from the matchday squad.
Manager Arne Slot opted to heavily rotate his squad on the final day, content to play out the final game with a mix of youngsters, squad players and stars sprinkled in. Designed to give important players like Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah a rest, Liverpool were in front twice this game. Cody Gakpo, in his return to Eindhoven, scored the opener.