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In fact, at this stage, it feels as though we already know how his contract saga ends - and it’s not in the way Liverpool fans will be hoping.

If reports over the last month or so are anything to go by, then his mind is already made up.

“To make also that next step in terms of responsibility, that I always felt, but to be the captain of Liverpool is a big responsibility and obviously I took it with stride, I really enjoyed it and I don't take any of that for granted.

“In terms of this season, you're coming in and I knew the manager from playing against him a couple of times but didn't really have a personal relationship with him, so it was always going to be an interesting one, 'Let's see how it goes.' For him as well, of course.

I think he has an amazing season so far, in terms of also knowing he didn't have time to really have a proper pre-season.”

Van Dijk added: “What really stands out for me is the way he handles good and difficult moments as well, because throughout the season there are difficult moments?

For Salah and Van Dijk to feel as though they can carry on winning silverware at Anfield is testament to what Klopp’s successor has managed to cultivate in less than a year.



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