The captain scored a late winner against West Ham but the expected announcement of his new contract could have even greater significance

Liverpool skipper makes a strong suggestion that his new contract will shortly be announced and tells supporters about his long love affair with the club

Virgil van Dijk showed exactly why he is Liverpool captain when he corrected one reporter’s claim that Sunday’s 2-1 win over West Ham was ‘all about him’. Van Dijk’s contract is expected to be officially announced later this week, with the Dutchman following Mohamed Salah in penning a two-year extension.