The 4-1 win against Ipswich was a milestone fixture for Van Dijk, whose form makes waving goodbye in May unthinkable

No player has won more matches than van Dijk after reaching 300 appearances in all competitions in the club's history.

"Very proud. My family and my kids were here today so it was a special day,” Van Dijk admitted to reporters, including the ECHO, after his landmark appearance. “I might get a glass of red wine tonight just to celebrate, me and my wife. But that's it. The focus is then on the next game.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

A share of the spoils away to a Forest side occupying third place in the Premier League and who’d been on a run of seven wins in a row across all competitions is no disgrace, but it speaks to the mentality of Van Dijk and this Liverpool team that they weren’t content with taking a point from the City Ground.

"At the moment, I am looking at our team and we are very calm. We are working our socks off each and every day, each and every game - and we need everyone fit, healthy and in form. That's the aim. " [We are] going into the games with the mentality that it's game by game, and that has always been the case.

When Liverpool play well, Virgil van Dijk is often the linchpin for a good performance but it’s him who’s now shining the spotlight on someone else. Speaking via liverpoolfc.com, our captain praised Ryan Gravenberch: “Last year he didn’t play as much but we all saw his quality and it was key to keep his head down and work his socks off.

Virgil van Dijk says he has "no idea" how many more Liverpool appearances he will make as speculation mounts over his future.

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