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

Gravenberch’s Rise Highlights Liverpool’s Newfound ConsistencyLiverpool’s dominant 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town was yet another example of the team’s renewed resilience and style under Arne

Slot has inherited a squad filled with quality, but Van Dijk remains its undisputed leader. His performance against Ipswich was another example of his continued excellence. Liverpool’s title ambitions hinge on consistency, and with Van Dijk marshalling the defence, they have every reason to believe success is within reach.

"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.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said he believes his team can use the disappointment of last season to help propel them to silverware this term.

Liverpool star Virgil Van Dijk wasted no time when naming who he believes is the greatest soccer player of all time.

Liverpool currently sit top of the Premier League after 22 games played, six points clear of second place Arsenal, with a game in hand. Arne Slot's men are clearly in the driving seat now past the halfway point in the season.