Virgil van Dijk won’t be at Liverpool forever, and Robbie Fowler already has a candidate lined up to replace him as club captain.

Despite some struggles this season, Van Dijk is clearly still capable of playing at this level. At 34, he has juice in the tank, but someone will eventually have to take the armband.

Fowler assumed the role of captain at Anfield back in his first stint at the club, so he understands what it means. For him, there’s one clear choice to take over from the Dutchman — Dominik Szoboszlai.

He explained his choice in a sit-down with This Is Anfield.

The Hungarian is no stranger to leadership. He has worn the armband for his country since the age of 22, and broke the record for youngest-ever captain at the 2024 EUROs.

Liverpool fans tip Szoboszlai to be the captain when Van Dijk leaves, and Fowler clearly agrees.

He said: “Now Virgil’s obviously a little bit quieter than Jordan Henderson, brilliant...