Arne Slot has said he hopes to continue working with captain Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" amid continued uncertainty over his long-term Liverpool future.

Liverpool plotted serene progress through to the final of the Carabao Cup, with Virgil van Dijk putting the icing on the cake. But he didn't have any good news to share.

Virgil van Dijk led Liverpool to yet another cup final with victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening, but his post-match comments were concerning.