Virgil van Dijk has long been a defensive stalwart at Liverpool and reached a milestone during the Reds' 5-1 win against Ipswich at Anfield and allowed himself a private toast to mark the achievement

While a 4-1 victory over Premier League strugglers Ipswich Town is unlikely to be regarded as a highlight of Liverpool’s season come May, it was a landmark day for Virgil van Dijk. The Reds captain became the 65th player in the club’s history to reach 300 appearances.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot was full of praise for Mohamed Salah's defensive work rate, after the forward's performance in the 4-1 win against Ipswich on Saturday

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has pinpointed the player that he wants to replace Mohamed Salah should the Egypt international leave Anfield at the end of the season.