New manager Arne Slot, who took over from Jurgen Klopp, got off to a good start. They dominated promoted side Ipswich Town in their Premier League opener, and followed it up with a whitewash in their home opener against Brentford.
The game against Manchester United was expected to be a difficult one as they travelled to their opponents’ ground, but when it was over Liverpool scored three goals and won comfortably.
In a defence that has gone three games without conceding a goal and has yet to concede a single goal, Dutch defender Virgil Van Dijk has shown leadership this season.
36-year-old striker Troy Deeney, who used to play in the Premier League for Watford, described Liverpool’s defensive leader as a ‘monster’ and said the club should offer him a new contract right now.
“He got a clean sheet and was a monster once again.”
“He was a colossal force at the back. He oozes quality and Liverpool need to tie him down on a new contract.”
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The veteran defender, now 33, regained top form last season. He is a more stable defender than in the Klopp era, and his height and strength, combined with his skill, and long feeds from the final line are now Liverpool’s strength.
Liverpool and the player have less than a year remaining on his contract until June 2025, and the world is watching his progress. Negotiations are not expected to have started yet, but will the Dutch centre-back sign a new contract?