Virgil van Dijk enters Carabao Cup final with will ‘to win so badly’ as Liverpool to be judged on trophy haul - Liverpool will be looking to defend their Carabao Cup title against Newcastle this weekend.

Liverpool may have led the way domestically and in Europe for much of this season but captain Virgil van Dijk knows in the final reckoning only trophies matter. This week’s Champions League last-16 exit to Paris St Germain on penalties – only a fifth defeat in 46 competitive games under Arne Slot – was a huge blow to a squad which has largely been leaving opponents trailing in their wake.

Virgil van Dijk's future remains up in the air, and he has admitted he still has no idea what will happen. Liverpool though may have already planned for his replacement