Arne Slot has said he hopes to continue working with captain Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" amid continued uncertainty over his long-term Liverpool future.

Virgil van Dijk led Liverpool to yet another cup final with victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening, but his post-match comments were concerning.

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

"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.

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.

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The 4-1 win against Ipswich was a milestone fixture for Van Dijk, whose form makes waving goodbye in May unthinkable

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Liverpool fans will have seen the social media stories circling that both Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk signing a new contract, something Arne Slot was asked to comment on.

Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have made a controversial decision and they have announced it on the club's official platforms.