Virgil van Dijk dismissed reports of his contract extension at Liverpool after a stunning performance against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has rejected claims both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk have already extended their contracts with the club in secret. Social media began purring on Wednesday morning when rumours emerged claiming the duo had already committed their futures to Liverpool,

Arne Slot has said he hopes to continue working with captain Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" amid continued uncertainty over his long-term Liverpool future.