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Liverpool head coach Arne Slot made his demands clear by asserting that he wants captain Virgil van Dijk to stay.

The Reds are facing the race against time with three of their key players, Van Dijk, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, who are playing in the last season of their current contract.

The situation is dire, as the three players are allowed to negotiate pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs at this point.

Van Dijk has played a pivotal role for the Reds this season, both as the leader and as the centre-back.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has played a pivotal role for his club, taking them 15 points clear in the Premier League and in the Carabao Cup final.

Speaking in the pre-match press conference (via YouTube), Slot highlighted his desire to see Van Dijk at Liverpool next season.

Van Dijk has the chance to win the second Carabao Cup trophy when his side faces Newcastle United on Sunday

The Dutch captain also has a chance to secure his first Premier League title as captain with Liverpool this season.


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