Virgil van Dijk has 'no idea' what future holds for Liverpool star facing exit
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The goalkeeper has been linked with a summer departure following recent comments from Arne Slot and interest from Italy, but Van Dijk wants his long-time teammate to remain at AnfieldVirgil van Dijk was asked about Alisson's future(Image: Getty Images)Virgil van Dijk has admitted he has no idea whether Alisson will be a Liverpool player next season, but said he wants the Reds to retain the services of the "best goalkeeper in the world."There is uncertainty surrounding the Brazilian’s future, despite him signing a one-year contract extension last month. With Giorgi Mamardashvili waiting in the wings and interest from Juventus in the experienced stopper, speculation has risen that Liverpool may cash in on Alisson, who turns 34 later this year.That intrigue has also been fueled by comments from Arne Slot last week, who implied there was an argument to be made for selling the former Roma man.READ MORE: Caoimhin Kelleher opens up on training with Liverpool star — 'One of the best'READ MORE: Will Alisson leave Liverpool for Juventus?
They try to make the best decisions with the interest of the club.“It [experience] is definitely one argument to keep him, but there are other arguments. In the end, he still has one year [on his contract].”Uncertainty continues to surround Alisson's futire(Image: Getty Images)Van Dijk was asked about Alisson’s future the following day, and revealed he has “no idea” what will happen this summer.“Listen, there is always going to be a day where you – including myself – will go.
But if it’s going to happen – and I have no idea about it, and I don’t think at this point he has an idea about it – then we will, as a club, adapt to that,” the Liverpool captain told reporters.“We have been through everything together, positive things and some negative things unfortunately, as well, so it would definitely be a big blow and a miss, but I don’t think, for me, it’s a good idea to think ahead about what could or could not happen.“He’s very important for me as one of the leaders in the team, and I think he is very important on the pitch because I think he is one of the best – in my opinion, the best – goalkeeper in the world.“He’s trying to be back as soon as possible to help us for the last four games, and that’s our main focus. There are rumors, but if there is anything concrete, then we will all find out, but for me, I’m never worried.”Alisson is hoping to have recovered from injury in time for Sunday’s trip to Manchester United.