Liverpool boss Arne Slot has hailed Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, although the 33-year-old's future remains up in the air with just six months left on his contract

Arne Slot was in for a surprise during the summer as he took charge of Liverpool for the first time, with one player in particular leaving him stunned during his first session.

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.