They were dispersed intermittently among questions about Salah, what his extension means for Liverpool, whether Slot was relieved, what more is to come from the Egyptian and how his stay would impact this summer’s transfers plans.

Liverpool fans have waited all season to see the 32-year-old, beaming with a pen in his hand.

It puts an end to one of the big contract uncertainties that has hung over the team and Slot this season.

The Liverpool boss has become used to questions on contracts in the last few months but he even chucked when one on Friday was preceded by the prologue: “Just back to Moh.”

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He’ll be pleased to put this particular matter to bed.

As good as Liverpool has been this season - an 11-point gap at the top of the table highlights that - there has been a slightly short-term sense to the Reds, a perception of jeopardy about whether they compete for the top prizes again next year.

With Van Dijk expected to stay, along with Salah, that no longer feels like a concern for Liverpool fans.

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