Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk
Arne Slot has picked out Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch as two players who have surprised him with their quality since he arrived as Liverpool boss. It has been a brilliant time for Slot since he joined the Reds, taking on the seemingly difficult challenge of replacing Jurgen Klopp, but excelling in the role.
Gravenberch, Salah, and van Dijk DiscussedLiverpool’s upcoming fixture against PSV in the Champions League is set to test the squad’s depth as
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says Ryan Gravenberch is developing himself into a "world class" player. Van Dijk was speaking after Saturday's win against Ipswich Town. He told the club's website: "Last year he didn't get much playing time, but the key was to keep his head calm and work the a** out of his pants.
Virgil van Dijk has played a significant role in the vast majority of his 300 Liverpool appearances but conceded there were two other influential Dutchmen who were helping their current challenge for the Premier League and Champions League.
The 4-1 win against Ipswich was a milestone fixture for Van Dijk, whose form makes waving goodbye in May unthinkable
Liverpool will give some star players including Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk a rest for the Champions League game at PSV Eindhoven on Wednesday.
The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals
Ryan Gravenberch has played down fitness fears as his impressive season at Liverpool continues. The Netherlands international has established himself as first-choice under Arne Slot and gone on to excel as the Reds’ holding midfielder.
Arne Slot inherited a world-class squad of players from Jurgen Klopp in the summer, with some of the biggest stars in world football plying their trade for Liverpool. However, the Dutch manager has admitted two players have 'surprised' him the most during his half-year in charge.
Jamie Carragher has named two transfers Liverpool should make after making a major title "gamble", with Arne Slot's men six points clear at the top of the table.
Liverpool’s transfer policy can be frustrating, risky and courageous all at once. They remain adept at competing at the top of the Premier League while lingering at the lower end of the ‘net spend’ table.