Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hailed teammate Ryan Gravenberch as being in the "form of his life" after the midfielder delivered another standout performance in Saturday's 2–1 Merseyside derby win over Everton at Anfield.
Liverpool edged a thrilling Champions League opener on Wednesday night, beating Atletico Madrid 3-2 at Anfield, before manager Arne Slot turned his focus to Saturday's Merseyside derby with encouraging news on the injury front.
Liverpool enter the 2025/26 Premier League season as defending champions under Arne Slot, following a title-winning debut campaign.
The football world is reeling from the heartbreaking loss of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who died at 28 in a car crash in northwestern Spain.
Trent Alexander-Arnold's decision to leave Liverpool at the end of the season has left players "gutted", according to captain Virgil van Dijk, who emphasised the squad's unity as the full-back faces criticism from a section of the fanbase.
Liverpool coach Arne Slot has described the club's recent contract extensions with Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah as a demonstration of its enduring ambition and strategic vision for the future.