'The way Slot conducts himself has given me a lot of confidence towards what the next two years could look like': Virgil van Dijk
Virgil van Dijk has praised manager Arne Slot for his influence on both him and Liverpool, reflecting on the significant role that leadership plays in the club's success.
Speaking about his transition to captaincy and his relationship with the new manager, Van Dijk shared his admiration for Slot's handling of both good and difficult moments throughout the season.
"In terms of this season, you're coming in and I knew the manager from playing against him a couple of times but didn't really have a personal relationship with him, so it was always going to be an interesting one, 'Let's see how it goes.' For him as well, of course. I think Arne Slot has an amazing season so far, in terms of also knowing he didn't have time to really have a proper pre-season.
"What really stands out for me is the way he handles good and difficult moments as well, because throughout the season there are difficult moments.
"Even when we won quite a lot of games there are also moments that you have to manage behind the scenes in terms of how you have to handle certain players if they're not playing, disappointments.
"And the way he conducts himself, not only him but the staff as well, has really been a good thing to see and also gave me a lot of confidence towards what the next two years could look like. Big credit to him," Virgil has said.
