Liverpool have been told to consider Manuel Akanji as a surprise replacement for Virgil van Dijk if the Dutchman leaves this summer. Van Dijk will be out of contract at the end of the season as it stands, with no agreement yet reached between the club and the 33-year-old over a new deal.

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.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk recognises the huge significance of Sunday’s win at Manchester City — but is not joining fans chanting about a title win yet. The Premier League leaders took a huge stride towards claiming the crown as they capitalised ...

Cody Gakpo has explained what Virgil van Dijk did in the Liverpool dressing room following the Reds’ 2-0 defeat of Manchester City on Sunday. Liverpool’s win over the champions at the Etihad extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points and puts them in a superb position to go on and win their 20th league title.

Liverpool's centre-backs showed against Manchester City why they have a case to be considered the best defensive pairing in Europe

The Liverpool captain has called for calm amid the team's recent run of results and is also not underestimating what a beleaguered Manchester City can offer on Sunday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has insisted that there is still work to be done in the Premier League title race — and asked Reds fans to ensure the final home matches of the season in particular are as loud as possible.

Germain swarmed the Liverpool box, Virgil van Dijk was conscious of the need to snap on any loose ball. The French side’s attackers were that quick.Except, he and the rest of the Liverpool defence found they often didn’t need to.

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

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has urged supporters to make Anfield "horrible" for opponents in the coming months as his team seek to get their Premier League title challenge over the line.

Mohamed Salah’s unfulfilled ambition shows Liverpool superstar’s true worth - The Egyptian has revealed why another title matters so much to the core of Jurgen Klopp’s famous sides, with the Reds now