Virgil van Dijk’s importance to Liverpool has been highlighted by former midfielder Danny Murphy amidst contract uncertainties surrounding key players at the club. Both Mohamed Salah and Van Dijk have contracts expiring in 2025, leading to speculation about their futures.
As rumors swirl around potential exits for the players with Jurgen Klopp’s departure on the horizon, Murphy advocates for prioritizing the retention of Van Dijk. He emphasizes the crucial role the defender plays in strengthening Liverpool’s defensive capabilities.
While acknowledging Salah’s goal-scoring prowess, Murphy believes that Liverpool’s ability to create scoring opportunities can mitigate the impact of his potential departure. On the other hand, losing Van Dijk would mean having to search for a new defensive cornerstone, presenting a more significant challenge for the club.
Quoting Murphy from The Boot Room:
“I actually think the most important signing to keep is van Dijk, I know that sounds a bit silly because of Salah’s goals, but Liverpool don’t struggle to make chances.
“They have obviously in the recent month to six weeks struggled to convert them, of course, we know that but they don’t struggle to make chances. I think van Dijk going would be a bigger blow than Salah, in my opinion.”