Virgil van Dijk led Liverpool to yet another cup final with victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening, but his post-match comments were concerning.

Virgil van Dijk scoffed at Troy Deeney’s suggestion that Liverpool are on course for an unprecedented quadruple following last night’s 4-0 demolition of Tottenham. Arne Slot’s relentless winning machine comfortably overturned a one-goal deficit at Anfield last night as Spurs were put to the sword in ruthless fashion.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has hailed Reds captain Virgil van Dijk, although the 33-year-old's future remains up in the air with just six months left on his contract

"Very proud. My family and my kids were here today so it was a special day,” Van Dijk admitted to reporters, including the ECHO, after his landmark appearance. “I might get a glass of red wine tonight just to celebrate, me and my wife. But that's it. The focus is then on the next game.

Liverpool will not get carried away by lofty expectations of winning a quadruple this season, captain Virgil van Dijk said after his side thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at Anfield to set up a League Cup final clash with Newcastle United.

Virgil van Dijk was right at the heart of Liverpool’s pursuit of a first cup final in the Arne Slot era. The Dutchman was the subject of some early controversy after a coming together with Richarlison left the Brazilian clutching his face and rolling across the Anfield turf.