Virgil van Dijk issues warning to Premier League rivals - for next season

Jurgen Klopp has opened up about how he will look to strengthen his Liverpool squad in the next transfer window with the Reds on the cusp of the Premier League title.

Liverpool's stunning season.The Kop boss feels it is “unthinkable” that his team is 20 points ahead of Manchester City when he watches Pep Guardiola's side.But he is not bothered how or when they finally end their 30-year wait for the title ahead of tonight's clash with Crystal Palace at Anfield.He said: “Honestly, if it will happen I don't care too much where it will be.

Manchester City for the second time in as many weeks. Liverpool are closing in on their first league title in 30 years with just a handful of points needed from their remaining eight matches to mathematically clinch the title.

Manchester City's home game with Liverpool will take place at the Etihad Stadium. The fixture was one of a number where a neutral venue was considered, with concerns that fans could congregate outside the stadium as Liverpool close in on the Premier League title.

Liverpool are closing in on their first Premier League title, and yet eyes are already being cast to next season and what steps Jurgen Klopp could make to improve this history-making side.

Liverpool are motivated to have Reds fans singing on their sofas while they can't be at Anfield.The Merseysiders host Crystal Palace on Wednesday night in their first home game behind-closed-doors since the Premier League's restart.The Kop is famous for firing up Jurgen Klopp's side on big nights but they will have to take another step towards the title without their fans.But Van Dijk insists the team will still be motivated knowing their supporters are tuning in around the world.“The supporters not being there will be so strange," the Dutch defender told the Official Liverpool FC matchday programme.“Particularly as our supporters are so important to us.

Premier League season. The former Republic of Ireland and Manchester United midfielder has give his thoughts on where Jurgen Klopp’s side stand after another fine domestic season, but he isn’t ready to pass judgement.

The first Premier League weekend since the league's post-coronavirus restart saw Liverpool move an inch closer to the title, but left Jurgen Klopp admitting they were "lucky" after leaving Goodison Park unscathed.

Manchester United and Everton star Phil Neville believes Liverpool will not be enjoying the Premier League restart.The Reds are on the verge of their maiden Premier League title though were held to a goalless draw by Merseyside rivals Everton on Sunday.It now means Jurgen Klopp’s side are unlikely to clinch the crown before next week, having already had a three-month wait due to the coronavirus pandemic.And Neville believes it’s not a fun time for the Reds, despite being so close to a historic first crown.“They will win it but I’ve got to say that I bet they’re probably not enjoying this period,” the England Women's manager said on Match of the Day 2.“For Jurgen Klopp, he might even be preparing for next season with some of the players he’s

Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.The Premier League leaders, clear by 22 points with nine games to go, were forced to cope without top scorer Mohamed Salah and left-back Andy Robertson as the pair had struggled with knocks throughout the week in training.Jurgen Klopp therefore decided to hand Takumi Minamino his first Premier League start since arriving from Red Bull Salzburg in Janaury, with James Milner deputising at left-back.For Everton, 19-year-old Anthony Gordon was handed his first start for the Toffees as the Merseyside derby, for the first time in its long history, took place without fans in the stadium.The first few minutes of this fixture usually includes a raucous atmosphere and high-octane, end-to-end action.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is not going to let his side’s Premier League dominance stop them from a “major overhaul” in the transfer window this summer.The Reds are two wins away from lifting the trophy for the first time as they sit 22 points clear of Manchester City.Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino have combined to score 38 goals in the league this season.While Virgil van Dijk and Alisson have been solid at the back, with the Anfield side only losing one game so far. But the Sun have reported that it will not stop Klopp from making a major overhaul on his squad ahead of the new season.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly becoming concerned with Sadio Mane yet to sign a new contract with the Reds.Mane’s current deal runs until 2023 but Liverpool are keen to tie him down with Real Madrid and PSG keen on the forward.Former Southampton ace Mane, 28, has been a key part of Liverpool’s attacking threat in recent seasons alongside Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino.But The Sun claim that he is yet to sign a new deal at Anfield that was offered to him nine months ago.And, the report adds, the delay is causing Klopp to become anxious with securing Mane’s future regarded as a priority.It’s claimed that Mane would be on £220,000 per week if he were to sign a new deal with Virgil van Dijk set to put pen to paper on a contract

Celtic by taking a giant step towards ending Liverpool’s 30-year wait for the title in tonight’s Merseyside derby. The Dutchman will head across Stanley Park to a ghostly Goodison Park where victory could see the runaway Reds crowned champions as early as tomorrow if Manchester City lose at home to Burnley.But it’s only a matter of time before Jurgen Klopp’s men will be out of reach and Van Dijk can add a Premier League winners’ medal to his Champions League gong from last season.It will continue a remarkable journey for Van Dijk, who left his homeland on this day in 2013 and crossed the North Sea to sign for Neil Lennon’s Hoops in a £2.5million move from Groningen.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is tipping Liverpool to dominate in the Premier League for the next decade, as long as Jurgen Klopp stays.The Reds are on the verge of their maiden crown and can edge a step nearer to clinching the title as they face Merseyside rivals Everton tonight.League success has not been seen at Anfield for 30 years though a win over Everton would move them 25 points clear with closest rivals Manchester City having nine games still to play.Liverpool have lost just once in the league this season and Rooney believes they have the strength to go on and on though knows just how crucial manager Klopp is to success.Writing for the Sunday Times, Rooney put: “Liverpool’s squad is young and all the key players are tied down

Premier League star Virgil van Dijk has explained that the Reds pay no attention to previous results ahead of this evening’s Merseyside derby.Liverpool could be confirmed Manchester City champions tomorrow, should they win at Goodison Park and Manchester City lose to Burnley.Jurgen Klopp’s side are all but certain to seal the title by the end of the week with a clash with Crystal Palace on Wednesday.Van Dijk has been superb at the back with the Reds losing just once in the league this season.And, having come so close to the title last year, the Dutchman has opened up on the focus needed to go again this year.“After that Newcastle win [in May last year] we have had a period of just winning games, feeling on automatic pilot,” Van Dijk told

Liverpool fans want to see Wolves forward Adama Traore signed after grabbing an assist in the club’s win over West Ham. The forward has been linked with a move to Anfield after his impressive season amid speculation over Sadio Mane’s future.

Celtic star Virgil van Dijk has led his international team-mates in boycotting a Dutch TV station amid accusations of racism. The Liverpool defender has slammed sports show "Veronica Inside" after it sparked anger by making fun of the Black Lives Matter movement.

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enqirue has warned Richarlison that his comments about Virgil van Dijk will have made the Dutchman "mad" ahead of the Merseyside derby.

Jurgen Klopp turned to Google when he heard Liverpool 's critics wanted an asterisk next to their Premier League title triumph.

Premier League results as accurately as possible, and the outcome is that Liverpool’s Premier League title celebrations may have to wait a little while longer.The league’s matchweek 30, which takes place this weekend from Friday-Monday, was simulated by Sportradar across April 8th and 9th, with millions of data points processed over the course of the 90 minutes of each fixture.After being forced to wait over 100 days to continue their title tilt, the Reds frustratingly need just two more wins to secure their first Premier League title since the competition's inception in 1992.Jurgen Klopp has already guided his side to two victories over local rivals Everton this season, but according to Simulated Reality Liverpool will fall short of making

Everton ace Richarlison has dismissed claims Virgil van Dijk is the best defender in the world ahead of tomorrow's Merseyside derby.The Brazilian striker has stoked the flames on the eve of the Toffees' clash with the Reds at Goodison Park by insisting there are better defenders in the world than the Kop star.“People talk a lot about him,” said Richarlison."Yes, he is a great defender, but I've already dribbled past him.“He was chosen as one of the top three in the world as he had an excellent season, but yes, for me, there are better defenders."Asked which players he thinks are better, the Everton forward added: "Thiago Silva, Marquinhos and Sergio Ramos.”Van Dijk won UEFA's Player of the Year award for last season after helping the Reds