Liverpool may have led the way domestically and in Europe for much of this season but captain Virgil van Dijk knows in the final reckoning only trophies matter. This week’s Champions League last-16 exit to Paris St Germain on penalties – only a fifth defeat in 46 competitive games under Arne Slot – was a huge blow to a squad which has largely been leaving opponents trailing in their wake.

Virgil van Dijk's Liverpool future is uncertain and he was seen chatting with Paris Saint-Germain owner Nasser Al-Khelaifi and sporting director Luis Campos at Anfield