Van Dijk sends Liverpool message amid ‘new signing’ reveal, Szoboszlai and Jones react
Virgil van Dijk sent an upbeat message to Liverpool fans following the victory over Newcastle at Anfield amid speculation surrounding his future.
Liverpool eased past Newcastle with a comfortable 2-0 win at Anfield, strengthening their title push and extending their lead at the top of the table to 13 points.
Dominik Szoboszlai fired the hosts ahead after just 11 minutes, and Arne Slot’s side remained in control for most of the game before Alexis Mac Allister sealed the victory with a second-half goal.
Van Dijk played the full 90 minutes, commanding the defence in another clean sheet as questions continue to swirl over his long-term future.
Football Insider revealed that Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Bournemouth’s Dean Huijsen as they look to bolster their defensive options ahead of next season.
Despite the speculation, the 33-year-old delivered another dominant performance at the back, dealing with everything thrown his way. After the match, he shared his excitement with fans as Liverpool continue their relentless push for the title.
| Match stats vs Newcastle | Virgil van Dijk |
| Minutes played | 90+ |
| Clearances | 6 |
| Tackles | 1 |
| Ground duels (won) | 2 (2) |
| Aerial duels (won) | 3 (2) |
| Dribbled past | 0 |
Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones react to Virgil van Dijk’s motivational Liverpool message
The Dutch defender shared several match photos on Instagram, captioning them, “Another step forward!”
Goal scorer Szoboszlai and Curtis Jones were quick to respond, dropping emoji-filled comments, while teammates Conor Bradley and Ryan Gravenberch also showed their appreciation by liking the post.
Van Dijk’s future remains uncertain, with just a few months left on his current contract. He could leave on a free transfer alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold and Mohamed Salah if no new deal is agreed.
While Alexander-Arnold has been linked with Real Madrid, former Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Football Insider that Van Dijk is close to committing his future to Liverpool.
Liverpool close in on Premier League title amid Arsenal meltdown
Few would have predicted Liverpool establishing a commanding 13-point lead at the top of the table, and it’s hard to see how Slot’s side let this slip now.
Van Dijk has been pivotal once again, playing 37 matches this season, starting every Premier League game, and contributing three goals and an assist.
Arsenal dropped points against West Ham and their recent draw with Nottingham Forest on 26 February, this has only strengthened the belief that Slot’s men will be lifting the trophy before long.