Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has decided to put his contract negotiations on hold until the end of the season.
The 33-year-old defender is focused on enjoying the Premier League title race and helping his team achieve success.
After a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Van Dijk expressed his satisfaction with the result. “It’s a very tough place to come,” he said. “They created a solid team and make it difficult for everyone. To come back twice is a good thing, we take the point and we move.”
The Dutch international also emphasized the importance of staying calm and enjoying the moment. “I’m very calm,” Van Dijk told Sky Sports. “Let’s see what happens towards the end of the season. I’m enjoying my football, physically and mentally. Keep enjoying the game because it’s a beautiful game that we play and I play.”
Liverpool’s impressive performance against Arsenal has kept them in contention for the Premier League title. With a crucial match against Manchester City coming up in December, Van Dijk believes that every point is valuable. “It sounds very cliché, but it’s better than losing,” he said. “There were opportunities for us to try and win the game. The first half was difficult. We came out well in the second half and pushed for the equaliser.”
As the season progresses, Liverpool will continue to face tough challenges. However, with players like Van Dijk and Salah in their ranks, they remain a formidable force in the Premier League.
The Reds will now turn their attention to the EFL Cup Round of 16, where they will face Brighton on October 30th.
