Virgil van Dijk rejects claim that Liverpool’s title is ‘almost there’ - A 2-0 win over Newcastle, coupled with Arsenal’s draw at Nottingham Forest, opened up a 13-point lead at the top

Speaking to Sky Sports, Arne Slot has been asked which Liverpool player would make the best manager. According to to Slot, Virgil van Dijk would be a brilliant gaffer, but the Liverpool boss says the centre-back has no interest in becoming a head coach in the future.

Virgil van Dijk rarely looks flustered on a football pitch. He’s a colossal center-back, with all the physical traits of an early ‘90s defender alongside the technical qualities required to play the role today.

Virgil van Dijk focused despite fans chanting ‘we’re going to win the league’ - The Reds are 11 points clear at the top of the table with 11 games to play.

Real Madrid are still keeping an eye on Virgil van Dijk as his Liverpool contract continues to wind down, with no clear future for the veteran defender.

Virgil van Dijk is enjoying life at Liverpool at the moment and is taking his job as our leader very seriously if this message is anything to go by. Speaking via The Times, our captain said: “But I think it only helps us and them [the supporters] as well to make Anfield horrible for the opponent.

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk remains firm on Liverpool’s cautious league title stance, refusing to get carried away after the Reds victory against Newcastle