Liverpool center-back Virgil van Dijk has won some plaudits from a Premier League rival. Surprisingly, a cult figure from Anfield's past came in for praise too.

Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he still has ‘no idea’ how long he has left at Liverpool, as the future of three of the club’s superstars still hangs in the balance. It has been a stunning season so far for the Reds,

No player has won more matches than van Dijk after reaching 300 appearances in all competitions in the club's history.

Virgil van Dijk looks to have confirmed a major injury boost for Arne Slot and Liverpool with his latest Instagram update.

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.

"Very proud. My family and my kids were here today so it was a special day,” Van Dijk admitted to reporters, including the ECHO, after his landmark appearance. “I might get a glass of red wine tonight just to celebrate, me and my wife. But that's it. The focus is then on the next game.

Arne Slot's Liverpool remain in pole position in the Premier League and Champions League but may well feel the need to add to their squad before the transfer window shuts

Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk wasted no time when naming who he believes is the greatest soccer player of all time.

The biggest target elsewhere is Mathys Tel, who appeared to bid goodbye to Bayern Munich fans on teh pitch last night and is the subject of a bidding war involving Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and, potentially Arsenal. Spurs have also been linked with Yoane Wissa, Noah Okafor, Tyler Dibling and Angel Gomes.

Liverpool fell to PSV on the final day of the Champions League league phase with a number of key starters absent from the matchday squad.

Latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip as the Reds could strengthen their defence before the January window closes based on recent reports