Virgil van Dijk has said he is still undecided about his future at Liverpool. The Dutch defender's contract expires at the end of the season, and it seems that the Dutchman is focused on the current season's goals, and does not want to think about anything else. The 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town in the Premier League marked Van Dijk's 300th appearance for the Reds, a very special moment for him. The defender expressed his happiness about the achievement:
"I'm very proud. My family and children were here today and it was a special day. I can have a glass of wine today with my wife to celebrate, but that's enough. The focus is on the next game... And how many appearances will I make for Liverpool? And how many are left this season? I hope they are guaranteed, then I don't know what the future will bring."
Liverpool's next match is against PSV Eindhoven in the UEFA Champions League. The English side have already secured direct qualification for the next round, as they lead the UEFA Champions League table. Liverpool will only need 1 point in the Netherlands to secure first place in this stage, and manager Arne Slot is expected to rest many of his starters, including Van Dijk.
Frequent rotations have proven to be beneficial for Liverpool, as the team's stars are taking their time to recover. Liverpool are in contention to win trophies on several fronts this season, including the Premier League, Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup. For this reason, the need for player rotation is even greater.
As for Van Dijk, it remains to be seen whether this will be the Dutchman's last season at Anfield.
