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

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has admitted he has been taken aback by Virgil van Dijk’s exceptional ability, describing the club captain as being on "another level".

No player has won more matches than van Dijk after reaching 300 appearances in all competitions in the club's history.

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits he particularly enjoyed Saturday's 4-1 win against Ipswich Town. Van Dijk played in front of family and friends at Anfield on the day. He later told the Liverpool Echo: "I'm very proud. My family and my kids were here today, so it was a special day.

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is reportedly 'in talks' with Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal over a blockbuster free transfer this summer.

When asked in the pre-match news conference if his partnership with Van Dijk is the best in Europe, Konate said: "This season, yeah I think so. Everybody knows Virgil, everybody knows his quality. For me he is the best, no-one is better than him in this position.

Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League after 22 games played, six points clear of second place Arsenal, with a game in hand. Arne Slot's men are clearly in the driving seat now past the halfway point in the season.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he does not know "what the future will bring", with the 33-year-old Dutch centre-back's contract with the Reds set to run out in the summer. (Liverpool Echo) Want more transfer stories?