Virgil van Dijk insists he is relaxed about his Liverpool contract situation as his deal at Anfield runs down. The Dutch defender's current contract expires at the end of the campaign, with no indication so far that he will sign an extension.
Van Dijk has been a first-choice player for Liverpool since arriving from Southampton for £75million in 2018. The 35-year-old has made 282 appearances for the club and took over the captain's armband following Jordan Henderson's departure.
No panic over future
Speaking about his contract status, Van Dijk said he is not worried about what lies ahead. "I feel good, but it's not about me at the moment," the centre-back said. "Let's see. I'm not in any panic whatsoever. I want to keep playing and continue what I'm doing."
He added: "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. 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."
Injury concern ahead of Man United clash
Van Dijk withdrew from the Netherlands' Nations League camp with an injury, which Liverpool confirmed on Monday. Manager Andoni Iraola will be hoping the issue is minor so his captain can face Manchester United on November 22.
"Physically I've been struggling with a little niggle the last couple of weeks but I do everything in my power to be out there," Van Dijk added.
