Led by captain Virgil van Dijk, the Merseysiders have been a clean sheet machine, depicting immense solidity.

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His age has not stopped him from continuing to show his quality and it would be a worry for Liverpool that his contract is expiring at the end of the season.

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Now, as per Anfield Watch, Liverpool are confident of Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract with the club and that he could extend his deal anytime now

The former Saints star still has a lot to give to a top team like Liverpool and as the time goes on, he could also start mentoring younger players along with continuing to contribute to Arne Slot’s team as a player.

It is already evident just how far Ibrahima Konate has come since associating with Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool

It remains to be seen how far Van Dijk goes and how long he can continue at the highest level at Liverpool