Van Dijk: It Would Be a Big Blow to Liverpool if Alisson Left Now

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has addressed the possibility of Alisson Becker leaving Liverpool this summer. Recent reports have linked Juventus with a strong interest in the goalkeeper, despite the Reds recently activating an option to extend the Brazilian's contract, which ties him to the club until the end of next season.

“Everyone is entitled to their opinion. There are rumors, but if there’s anything concrete, we’ll all know. I’m never worried, though,” Van Dijk began.

“Look, there will always come a day when everyone – including myself – will leave. But if that happens – and I have no idea, and I don’t think he (Alisson) does at this moment – then we, as a club, will adapt to it.

We’ve been through everything together, through positive things, and unfortunately, through some negative ones too, so it would definitely be a big blow and a loss, but I don’t think it’s a good idea to think ahead about what might or might not happen.

Alisson is very important to me as one of the leaders in the team, and I think he’s very important on the pitch because, in my opinion, he’s one of the best – in my view, the best – goalkeeper in the world. He’s trying to get back into action as soon as possible to help us in the last four games, and that’s our main focus.

Whatever happens after that isn’t something you should ask me. Would I want him to stay? Of course, there’s no doubt about that,” the Dutch defender stated emphatically.

Rumors are also circulating about Curtis Jones' future, with the 25-year-old entering the final 12 months of his contract with no signs of an agreement for a new deal. This season, he has played more minutes than at any other point in his Liverpool career. In recent matches, Jones even featured as a right-back.

When asked if he wants the academy graduate to remain at his boyhood club, Van Dijk replied: “Of course. I don’t know what will happen because I’m not the boss. I think Curtis was outstanding against Everton, not much was said about it, but especially in possession, he changed the game, particularly with his positioning. It’s good to be in your original position, but he’s so confident with the ball, he understands what’s required from that position.”

Meanwhile, it was confirmed that Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson will be departing Anfield.