There is still doubt over the future of Virgil van Dijk at Liverpool and should the Dutch defender leave Anfield, Slot will need to select a new skipper ahead of next season.

However, Alexander-Arnold looks set to join Real Madrid this summer and as a result, Slot will need to select a new vice-captain to help Van Dijk lead his squad of players.

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There are some obvious contenders for the role, so here are the three best options Slot should select for the vice-captain role at Liverpool.

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With 32 goals and 22 assists to his name this season, there is no doubting the importance of Mohamed Salah to Liverpool.

Should that happen, the 32-year-old is an obvious choice to take over the vice-captain role from Alexander-Arnold.

The Egyptian is already a leader in the Liverpool dressing room and captains his country, which gives him experience in the role.

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Salah also does his leading with actions, both on and off the pitch, which is always a big benefit for younger players, who mostly learn from watching, rather than listening.

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With the future of Liverpool in mind, Alexis Mac Allister would be a great choice for Slot to appoint as the Reds’ vice-captain as it would ensure a smooth transition to the captain’s role once Van Dijk calls time on his career at Anfield.

For a character that seems quiet and shy, Mac Allister is a fiery character once he steps over the white line, with all of this making the Argentina international a great choice for the vice-captain role at Liverpool.

Should Liverpool agree new terms with the 25-year-old, the French star is a strong contender for the vice-captain role in Slot’s squad, while also being a long-term captain option.

Konate is loved in the Liverpool dressing room and having already worn the armband for France, the centre-back has some experience in the role, which makes the defender a good overall choice to step up as a leader on Merseyside.