Liverpool suffered only their second Premier League loss this season while travelling away from home against Fulham in a cagey 3-2 affair. The Reds seem to have beaten themselves in this fixture with a combination of bad luck and defensive errors leading to Fulham’s three first-half goals.
While Liverpool remains eleven points clear at the top of the table, it still left a sour taste in many fans’ mouths.
Fast forward to today, however, and there is positive news regarding the Dutch Captain’s contact situation!
Coming from multiple sources such as Fabrizio Romano, James Pearce and Hamzah Khalique-Loonat, the Merseyside Skipper has confirmed that there have been positive talks taking place internally and reiterated his love for the club, city, and fans.
When asked about the progress in these contract talks, Virgil has this to say: “There is progress, yeah. These are internal discussions, I love the club, I love Liverpool, I love the fans”
This will come as a welcome update to all Liverpool fans following the tough away defeat they just suffered.
Van Dijk spoke very highly of the fans who travelled to Craven Cottage to support the team, asking again for them to show their resolve in the upcoming home game against West Ham United.
“But I want them to be there Sunday again (at home to West Ham United) and make the stadium an amazing venue like always for us.”
With Liverpool closing in on a record-tying twentieth Premier League title, the renewal of the Dutch international’s contract will come as the cherry on top of a fantastic first season under Arne Slot.