Liverpool news: Virgil van Dijk ‘fully committed’ amid contract stalemate

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says he is prepared to let his contract expire at the end of the season but urged for there to be no “panic” because he is “fully committed” to the Anfield club.

“I don’t want to create any anxiety or anything like that. I just keep my head down and focus on hopefully winning the next 10 games,” said the 33-year-old centre-back.

“Maybe I will run this fully down and then there is still no news – I don’t know.

“It’s not a one-two-three discussion and there we go. There are multiple factors.

“There is no need to panic, whatever may happen in the future.

“I am fully committed to Liverpool Football Club at the moment and there is no doubt about that.

“I am so proud to be the captain of this beautiful club that means so much to me.”