Virgil van Dijk was asked to delve into his talismanic reserves by Liverpool boss Arne Slot at Nottingham Forest. He did not disappoint.

Virgil van Dijk was playing as Liverpool's only center-back at times against Nottingham Forest. But he is more than happy to do that if it gives the team the best chance.

On the surface, Liverpool look imperious and they remain in command of the Premier League title race - but defence could become a problem for manager Arne Slot

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has dismissed suggestions the Premier League leaders are in crisis following Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Virgil van Dijk, Arne Slot, Ange Postecoglou React To Liverpool's 1-0 Loss Against Tottenham - Golazo Matchday

Arne Slot has made a change to Liverpool's pre-match routine, which has been welcomed by Virgil van Dijk - but Gary Neville feels slightly different about it

Virgil van Dijk appeared to again be frustrated by the exit-linked Liverpool star against Nottingham Forest as he was vs Man United.

Liverpool have won only three games in their last seven matches in all competitions after a 1-1 draw against Nottingham Forest, but captain Virgil van Dijk is refusing to panic and dismissed suggestio

Virgil van Dijk and Gary Neville have different ideas about a 'rule' that Arne Slot has implemented at Liverpool. It's one swap he's made since replacing Jurgen Klopp.

Manchester United legend Gary Neville doesn't see eye-to-eye with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk regarding a rule change made by Arne Slot upon his arrival last summer

Lucas Bergvall scored a controversial winner after avoiding a sending-off in Tottenhams 1-0 Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Liverpool; Virgil van Djik bemoans the referees mistake; Ange Poste

Liverpool's Arne Slot and Virgil van Dijk were frustrated as Tottenham won the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg 1-0 thanks to a Lucas Bergvall goal.