Virgil van Dijk wasn't about to let his Liverpool team-mates ease off as Tottenham were swept aside by Liverpool

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has hailed Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, although the 33-year-old's future remains up in the air with just six months left on his contract

Liverpool have been a breath of fresh air under Arne Slot, and the Dutchman will look to build on his first full season in charge by adding one or two pieces of quality in the summer

Virgil van Dijk is an amazing player for Liverpool but it seems that everyone doesn’t necessarily share that opinion, something Arne Slot has commented on. Speaking with BBC Sport, our head coach discussed thoughts on his captain: “Everybody here in England would tell you that Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world.

"Very proud. My family and my kids were here today so it was a special day,” Van Dijk admitted to reporters, including the ECHO, after his landmark appearance. “I might get a glass of red wine tonight just to celebrate, me and my wife. But that's it. The focus is then on the next game.

Liverpool fans will have seen the social media stories circling that both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract, something Arne Slot was asked to comment on.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has explained what he wants from his striker at Anfield with Luis Diaz, Diogo Jota and Darwin Nunez all having played as his number nine.