The captain scored a late winner against West Ham but the expected announcement of his new contract could have even greater significance

The Liverpool captain could follow Mohamed Salah and commit his future to the club despite his contract set to expire this summer

The club captain’s current deal expires at the end of the season but it is understood that a new two-year contract has been agreed. Van Dijk follows Mohamed Salah in committing his future to Liverpool, after the club announced last week that the Egyptian had extended as well after a season of speculation.