Virgil van Dijk has voiced his support for Dominik Szoboszlai to be a contender for Liverpool’s next captain. Van Dijk was awarded the armband at Anfield in the summer of 2023 following Jordan Henderson’s exit, and has already won two trophies since being named as the club’s captain, including the Premier League title.

Last season saw Van Dijk’s future become the subject of speculation as his contract was on the verge of expiring, before the Netherlands international went on to commit his future to the club until the summer of 2027.

Van Dijk has been an ever-present member of the Liverpool starting line-up in the Premier League this season, while Szoboszlai has also been an integral part of Arne Slot’s team.

Szoboszlai has been used in midfield, right-back and in the forward line this season, and already has 10 goals and seven assists to his name across all competitions.