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

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 take on Tottenham Hotspur in the Carabao Cup semi-finals later this week but Arne Slot could have some concerns about Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk ahead of the game

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was full of praise for Mohamed Salah's defensive work rate, after the forward's performance in the 4-1 win against Ipswich on Saturday

Van Dijk’s 300th Liverpool Appearance Reinforces His Influence Under SlotLiverpool’s 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town at Anfield was more than just another step towards the Premier League title. It

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that he and Liverpool are taking the title race step by step after recording another important result in the Premier League

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.

Whether Virgil van Dijk stays at Liverpool or not beyond the end of this season, it would appear that the Reds are already planning for the day when their captain heads out of the Anfield exit for