Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is fully prepared for his contract to run down to its expiry in the summer but insists there is no need to “panic” as he remains fully committed to the club.

Virgil van Dijk won't "panic" about his Liverpool future as the Reds captain admits he is willing to let his contract run down until the end of the season. "The only thing I know is that I want Virgil to be here next season,

The Netherlands international insists Arne Slot’s side cannot afford to dwell on bowing out of Europe as they prepare to face Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. With Liverpool 15 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League, they could still lift two trophies this season.