Even though the Reds are predicted to miss out on a top-four finish, Virgil van Dijk says he is “very excited” about the future of Liverpool.
With just one game remaining, it may be challenging for Liverpool to place in the top four despite having already secured a spot in the Europa League competition for the following season.
While their top-four rivals Manchester United defeated Bournemouth 1-0 to close in on Champions League qualification, the Red were held to a 1-1 draw by Aston Villa at Anfield on Saturday.
Newcastle United and Manchester United both need one point from their final two games to finish ahead of Jurgen Klopp’s team, who are currently fifth in the Premier League standings with 66 points.
Van Dijk is certain the club can still entice top-tier players in the summer, despite the likelihood of missing out on the top four.
The Netherlands captain said, “Everyone knows we have been in a bit of a transition, and if I am a player on the rise and have options to go to the next step and Liverpool is knocking on my door, I would be very interested.”.
“I don’t believe it [finishing outside of top four] will change much, but if someone has their heart set on playing in the Champions League, then that is their goal. “.
When their contracts expire this summer, Roberto Firmino, James Milner, Naby Keita, and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will all leave Liverpool.
In order to strengthen the team for the upcoming season, it is anticipated that the club will sign at least four new players.
“I am extremely optimistic about the future, especially for the upcoming season. That emotion surfaced a few months ago when we turned the page,” continued Van Dijk.
Despite the fact that there is still much to be done, the plan is to do it during the entire preseason.
“From what I understand, the preseason will be very intense, involving a lot of physical work, a lot of tactical work, and preparing for a challenging season. It’s a lot of fun.
“Players are leaving, hopefully so that new ones can enter for the beginning of preseason. We will all support each other and be motivated by anyone who can improve the football team.
“The goal for the upcoming season will be to make sure that everyone is prepared and able to contribute. It makes no difference how old you are; you must perform. “.
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Despite being offered a new position, Jurgen Klopp was unable to retain Liverpool star who begged to stay
James Milner is one of four notable players who are leaving Liverpool this summer, despite Jurgen Klopp’s best efforts to keep him at Anfield, including the offer of a coaching position.
The Liverpool manager, who was eager to keep the veteran at Anfield, even offered James Milner a coaching position with the team.
Four of the Reds’ top players, including Milner, have been confirmed to leave in the summer because their contracts were not renewed. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Roberto Firmino, and Naby Keita are other Merseyside players who will be leaving this summer.
With 330 games under his belt, Milner is currently regarded as Liverpool’s best free-transfer acquisition in club history. Milner had talks with Jurgen Klopp, who had previously said that he was desperate for the midfielder to stay.
Even the notion of becoming a coach was mentioned.
The England international declared that he wanted a new challenge of playing more frequently as his career comes to an end after eight incredibly successful years at Anfield.
A firm offer of a new contract was never made as a result of the negotiations.
Several well-known Reds legends have left Anfield.
Leeds and Brighton are both interested in signing the 37-year-old for the upcoming season, as they are both from his hometown. As he climbs to position 55 on the club’s all-time appearances list, he will leave with Klopp’s approval—and glowing tributes.
Firmino will be a free agent after the current season, and Barcelona has expressed interest in signing him.
Firmino leaves Anfield with the Reds’ supporters’ unwavering gratitude for their support throughout his eight illustrious seasons there. He had previously stated that he would leave after the current campaign.
However, Milner, Keita, and Oxlade-Chamberlain, who each had a significant impact on the Klopp revolution at Anfield, will follow him in departing. Injuries that derailed both Keita and Oxlade-Chamberlain’s final seasons at the club made the club’s non-offer of new contracts meaningless.
Keita’s Liverpool career was hampered by injury, which is perhaps the biggest disappointment for fans who thought he was destined for the top, despite the fact that he won every award while playing for the club and transferred from Red Bull Leipzig for a fee of £53 million.
The midfielder only played 13 times for the team this season due to a string of setbacks, so the organization decided to cut their losses and release him on a free transfer.
