News – PSG games show it’s time for Liverpool to finally sign top right winger for the long-term – Opinion

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This average campaign of the Yellow-Blacks could see some sacrifices made in the summer but the report mentions that Dortmund would love to extend the contract of the 25-year-old, 1.91m-tall defender with his current deal expiring in 2027.

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Virgil van Dijk continues to shine at the highest level for Liverpool but his contract at Anfield runs down at the end of the season and there is no clarity (YET) on whether or not the club captain will put pen to paper on a new contract.

Being left-footed gives him an edge as he can perfectly partner with Ibrahima Konate in the long run and lead the backline.



Comparing Schlotterbeck’s numbers to that of Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool (Source: DataMB)

With the direction in which modern football is heading, having a ball-playing defender might prove to be transformative for a possession-based system like that of Slot’s.