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What lies in store for Van Dijk and Salah though is much less obvious, and given how important they’ve been this season, it would leave Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes with an enormous task to replace them.

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Van Dijk shouldn’t be too far behind him in the running, and there is no doubt that the Liverpool captain would leave massive boots to fill.

According to reports in Germany though, the Reds may have identified someone to take Van Dijk’s place in the back four.

Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with Liverpool.

Dortmund is currently sat 10th in the Bundesliga, seven points off the top four and four off sixth, which would at least guarantee a place in the UEFA Conference League.

Despite Dortmund’s disappointing season, Schlotterbeck has been praised for his leadership qualities, which would no doubt appeal to Liverpool, especially if Van Dijk is to depart

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He’s been named in the Bundesliga team of the season twice in his career - in 2022 and 2023 - so clearly there will be plenty of interest in him should he decide to leave.

Replacing Van Dijk will be near impossible for Liverpool, but if that price tag of $54M is accurate, Schlotterbeck is an option that shouldn’t be ignored