Virgil van Dijk Stays Relaxed As Liverpool Contract Expiry Approaches

No Panic Over Contract Situation

Virgil van Dijk is remaining calm about his future at Liverpool, even though his contract is set to run out next summer. The 35 year old defender signed a two year extension at Anfield back in April 2024. Since then, he has stayed an ever present force in the back line for the club.

He has played every single minute in the Premier League for Liverpool this season. Despite the clock ticking down on his deal, Van Dijk stated that he is not worried about what comes next.

Van Dijk Speaks on His Future

The veteran defender made his position clear when discussing his current situation. "I feel good but it's not about me at the moment," Van Dijk said. He added, "Let's see. I'm not in any panic."

He expressed his desire to keep playing at a high level. "I want to keep playing and continue what I'm doing. Let's see what the season brings. I've had an amazing time already so far. If that will be extended, that's the case," he explained.

He also noted that if things do not work out at Anfield, he will simply look elsewhere. "If not, then I will go somewhere else. There's nothing to report at the moment but that doesn't mean that there's any stress or anything."

Recovery After Carrying a Knock

Away from contract talks, Van Dijk has stepped back from international duty. He will miss the upcoming Nations League matches for the Netherlands against Greece and Germany.

The decision comes after he spent recent outings for Liverpool carrying a knock. Taking time off from international duty gives him a chance to rest and recover as the season continues.

Building Team Consistency

Van Dijk also reflected on how Liverpool are progressing under new head coach Andoni Iraola. The squad is working hard to adapt to the new manager and find steady form.

"It's a work in progress," Van Dijk admitted when talking about the team's development. "Some games we could have done much better ... And some games we lost but we were good."

He emphasized that the main goal for the team is to perform well every week. "We're trying to find consistency as that's the only way to be successful," he added.