Virgil van Dijk’s answer when quizzed on Liverpool after Jurgen Klopp will leave fans worried.
Last week, Liverpool’s future was thrown into chaos after it was confirmed that Klopp is stepping down as the club’s manager at the end of the 23/24 season.
During an emotional interview, Klopp said he was ‘running out of energy’ and would not be able to do the job ‘again and again and again’.
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Since the news of Klopp’s pending departure was confirmed, reports have claimed that three key players could follow the German out of Anfield.
After Sunday’s 5-2 win against Championship side Norwich City in the FA Cup, captain Van Dijk was asked whether he sees himself being involved in Liverpool’s new era, the Dutchman worryingly said, via The Times: “That’s a big question, Well, I don’t know.”
Afterwards, Van Dijk was told he only had 18 months left on his current contract at Anfield.
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Van Dijk replied: “That is correct — good maths. Listen, I don’t know.
“The club will have a big job on their hands. That is well known. To replace the manager and replace not only the manager, the staff is leaving, and there are so many things that will change. So the club has a big job on its hands and I am very curious which direction that will go in. But when that will be announced we will see our situation. I can’t say much about it.”
The 32-year-old continued: “Obviously it will be the end of Jürgen Klopp’s era. I am very glad that I am still part of it. That is why I don’t like to speak about it. I am still part of it.
“That is my main focus and we will see at the end of the season. Hopefully, we have the success that we all dream of and fight for each day and, by then, there will probably be more clarification for what the club wants for the future and then we will see.”
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Since joining the club back in 2018, Van Dijk has arguably been Liverpool’s most important player on their journey to winning the Champions League, Premier League, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and the FA Community Shield.
This season, Liverpool are currently top of the Premier League table, have secured their place in the Carabao Cup final and have also advanced to the next round of the FA Cup and the Europa League.
Topics: Virgil Van Dijk, Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, Football
Marcus Chan