After eight matchdays and a ridiculous 144 games, the Champions League's controversial new league phase wrapped up on Wednesday, with Liverpool finishing top of the table and Manchester City scraping into the play-off places.

In a wide-ranging interview with Gary Lineker, Liverpool boss Arne Slot says he was "surprised" by the quality of Virgil van Dijk's passing and discusses the Reds' season so far.

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Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk has won some plaudits from a Premier League rival. Surprisingly, a cult figure from Anfield's past came in for praise too.

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A Deep Dive into the Contract SagaLiverpool’s stalwart defender Virgil Van Dijk has recently stirred the pot with comments about his uncertain

Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk wasted no time when naming who he believes is the greatest soccer player of all time. Regarded as one of the best defenders in Premier League history, Virgil Van Dijk made headlines when he became the most expensive defender ever in English soccer with his move from Southampton to Liverpool.

Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott should both feature for Liverpool against PSV. Arne Slot needs to make the most of a rare chance to rotate in the Champions League.

There has been plenty of speculation over the future of club captain, Virgil van Dijk, with the Dutchman out of contract at the end of the season. And Hato, given his age and profile, would ...

Paul Merson insists Liverpool are ‘favourites’ to win the Premier League but says their title push could start to falter if Virgil van Dijk was to pick up an injury. Arne Slot’s side have moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League and have a game in hand over title rivals Arsenal.

Isaac, a 6-year-old soccer fan, is surprised at school by Liverpool superstars Virgil van Dijk and Mo Salah and given a VIP trip to the club.