Arne Slot addressed Virgil van Dijk's future at Liverpool and insisted that he looks forward to a long partnership with the "outstanding" defender.

Arne Slot says he wants to work with Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" as the Liverpool captain's future past this season remains up in the air.

"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.