Liverpool latest: PSG position clear as Virgil van Dijk's future raised

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Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk and French giants PSG are at the centre of today's latest on the RedsLiverpool are counting down the days until their first pre-season friendly – which is now just over a week away. There's also an update concerning one international star who has been linked to Anfield throughout the summer.Liverpool's defence questionedIraola has been called upon to resolve the "real issue" at the core of Liverpool's defensive unit, with scrutiny falling on captain Virgil van Dijk.

The Reds conceded a remarkable 53 goals in the top flight last season, their highest tally in a single 38-game Premier League campaign.Former England international Chris Waddle believes the Reds must bolster their defensive options further this summer and has cast doubt over whether Van Dijk will even have a role to play under Iraola this season.The Reds skipper, who has 12 months remaining on his contract, has been linked with AC Milan and clubs in Turkey, yet reports suggesting he could depart have been rapidly and categorically dismissed by the club."Andoni Iraola has done a marvellous job, nobody can question what he achieved at Bournemouth," Waddle said to OLBG."He likes to play on the front foot and, as a good tactician, he prefers an attacking style that suits the way Liverpool play and what their fans want to see. If they can strengthen that, there's no reason why Liverpool can't challenge again this season."Van Dijk obviously still has a big influence on the Liverpool squad, so you might keep him for another year and use him in specific games.

But again, if he's performing well, you play him. But I just think that central position is the key issue for Liverpool."He's not going to get any quicker.