Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool against Spurs and put in a dominant performance as his side booked a spot in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

A year ago the team were also still fighting on four fronts and Van Dijk scored the winner in the Wembley final to lift his first trophy as captain but it was not the springboard

Virgil van Dijk scored as Liverpool thrashed Tottenham 4-0 in the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg on Thursday night, with Reds boss Arne Slot praising the defender's contribution

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 will not get carried away by lofty expectations of winning a quadruple this season, captain Virgil van Dijk said after his side thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at Anfield to set up a League Cup final clash with Newcastle United.

Virgil van Dijk scoffed at Troy Deeney’s suggestion that Liverpool are on course for an unprecedented quadruple following last night’s 4-0 demolition of Tottenham. Arne Slot’s relentless winning machine comfortably overturned a one-goal deficit at Anfield last night as Spurs were put to the sword in ruthless fashion.

Liverpool outclassed a blunt Tottenham team 4-0 on Sunday to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final, but Virgil Van Dijk said he was disappointed with parts of his side's performance.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has demanded the best version of one of his teammates for the remainder of the season as Liverpool pushes on four fronts.