Virgil van Dijk is very much looking forward to Liverpool's last match of the season. This may be on May 19 at home against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Jürgen Klopp will then take his place in the Anfield dug-out for the last time. The German says goodbye at the end of the campaign after nine successful years the Reds.

Van Dijk is dreading the moment when he has to say goodbye to Klopp, but also to his assistants. “I am a very emotional person and I don't like to say goodbye,” the man says ITV News.

“It will be terrible in that sense, also because I am now the captain. I should probably have a little chat. Like I said, I'm dreading that day. It would become a lot easier if we achieve success.” It is quite possible that Liverpool will be able to lift the Premier League trophy on May 19.

However, that is certainly not a done deal yet, as the title race in England is extremely exciting. The Reds With nine games to go, they are two points ahead of number two Arsenal. Number three Manchester City follows at a distance of three points.

Van Dijk not only finds it difficult to say goodbye to Klopp. “There will be many changes and several staff members will leave. It will be a tough day, but until that day we will continue to fight and be positive.” Compatriot Pepijn Lijnders will also leave Liverpool.

“We know the end of the season will be emotional. But we can make it emotional in a good way by winning prizes. To win the two remaining trophies is success,” Van Dijk adds. Liverpool is also still competing for the Europa League. The Reds will face Atalanta in the quarter-finals.

Future at Anfield?

Van Dijk indicated in January that he did not know whether he will play for Liverpool next season. The captain of the Dutch national team's contract continues at Anfield until mid-2025, meaning he will enter the final year of his contract after this season. The man is now saying that he will simply stay at Liverpool in the summer.

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