Liverpool captain Van Dijk names his pick to succeed him as leader | OneFootball

Virgil van Dijk indicated that Dominik Szoboszlai could succeed him as Liverpool captain, describing the midfielder as someone capable of “being a leader for this team.”

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Szoboszlai has been one of Liverpool's highlights in an unusual season for the current Premier League champions, with the Hungarian player demonstrating his versatility by also playing as a right-back.

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah praised Szoboszlai as “one of the best players in the world right now” after the 25-year-old reached the milestone of 10 goals in the season, in a victory over Brighton in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

Szoboszlai is now close to matching his best record of 12 goals in a season for Red Bull Salzburg in the 2019/20 campaign, and his overall performance at Liverpool has also received much praise.

Andy Robertson, who turns 32 next month, is currently the vice-captain of Liverpool, but his contract ends at the end of the season and his future is uncertain. “I think it all depends on the coach (Arne Slot). I don't know. Yes,” Van Dijk responded when asked if Szoboszlai could take over the Liverpool captaincy.

“Obviously, he has been playing very well. Moreover, he is a player who, in my opinion, can still take the next step in terms of leadership for this team. It all starts with setting an example, and that's what he has been doing this season. But also everything that involves it; there is still progress to be made and that's good in my opinion, so I hope he will be very important for Liverpool in the coming years,” said Van Dijk.

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