Liverpool’s progress in the league, combined with the growing expectation that both Salah and Van Dijk will stay, could form the foundation of a new era at Anfield. With both players at the peak of their powers, their ongoing presence would enable Liverpool to remain competitive on all fronts.

Liverpool are confident both Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk will sign new contracts, with the club closing in on agreements for the star pair. Talisman Salah and captain Van Dijk are both out of contract at the end of the season along with Trent Alexander-Arnold,