Virgil van Dijk: 'No panic' over uncertain Liverpool future

Virgil van Dijk has said he is "not in any panic" about his Liverpool future despite the fact his contract is set to expire next summer.

The 35-year-old penned a two-year extension at Anfield in April 2024 and remains an ever-present in the Reds' back line. He has played every minute for Liverpool in the Premier League this season but says he is not concerned about the prospect of his current deal running out.

"I feel good but it's not about me at the moment," Van Dijk said. "Let's see. I'm not in any panic."

"I want to keep playing and continue what I'm doing. 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." 

Van Dijk has withdrawn from international duty ahead of the Netherlands' Nations League matches with Greece and Germany, having been carrying a knock during his recent outings for Liverpool.

Reflecting on the club's progress under new head coach Andoni Iraola, the defender said: "It's a work in progress. Some games we could have done much better ... And some games we lost but we were good. We're trying to find consistency as that's the only way to be successful."