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Virgil van Dijk Uncertain About Liverpool Future.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted he has “no idea” whether he will remain at the club next season, as his contract is set to expire this summer. The Dutch defender has yet to sign a new deal, leaving fans speculating about his future at Anfield.

Van Dijk’s Contract Talks Still Ongoing

Unless he agrees to an extension, Virgil van Dijk has likely played his final European game for Liverpool following their Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain. His teammates, Mohamed Salah and Trent Alexander-Arnold, are in a similar situation, with discussions ongoing for all three players.

Speaking about his future, Virgil van Dijk said:

“I have no idea at the moment, genuinely I still have no idea. It is not on hold. Nothing on hold. There are 10 games to go, and that is my full focus. If there is news, you guys will know it. I don’t even know myself. Everyone knows there are some conversations behind the scenes, but that is about it. At the moment, I don’t even know what will happen next year. If anyone says they do know, they are lying to your face.”

Liverpool Shift Focus to Carabao Cup Final

After their Champions League disappointment, Liverpool now turn their attention to Sunday’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United. They also maintain a commanding 15-point lead over Arsenal in the Premier League title race.

Van Dijk, who scored the winning goal in last year’s Carabao Cup final against Chelsea, is eager to help his team secure another trophy.

“There are two big prizes we can still get,” he said. “We are going to give it everything. We have to feel the disappointment tonight, but from tomorrow it is about recovery. Be ready for a good one. If we bring this intensity to Wembley with our fans, then I am positive. I am always positive. But I am really looking forward to being back out there.”

Liverpool’s Champions League Exit Against PSG

Liverpool’s European journey ended in heartbreak as they were eliminated on penalties by PSG at Anfield. Despite starting the second leg with a 1-0 advantage, they failed to capitalize on their chances.

“We tried everything in our power to go through, especially in regular time,” Van Dijk said. “We put ourselves in a very good position last week, winning there 1-0. Our performance today was miles better, and we created a lot of opportunities. But we couldn’t capitalize.”

Injury Concerns Ahead of the Final

Manager Arne Slot has provided an injury update ahead of the Carabao Cup final. He revealed that it is “too early to say” whether Trent Alexander-Arnold will be available after the right-back was forced off injured. However, he expects Ibrahima Konaté to be fit for the clash against Newcastle.

As Liverpool chase domestic glory, fans will be hoping for clarity on Van Dijk’s future sooner rather than later. Will he extend his stay at Anfield, or is this his final season in red? Only time will tell.

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