"He deserves every compliment he gets," Slot said. "He's been outstanding for this club for so many years and since I've been working here, he's been outstanding for me. He wants, like all the others, to make it a great season.

Liverpool have escaped the significant injury issues the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Tottenham have suffered this season and Virgil van Dijk hopes that will continue

Virgil van Dijk led Liverpool to yet another cup final with victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening, but his post-match comments were concerning.