Virgil van Dijk reveals when his Liverpool future will be resolved amid contract uncertainty as he urges Reds to 'work their a*ses off' to clinch Premier League title after Carabao Cup heartbreak

The Reds suffered back-to-back defeats last week against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League and Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final as they saw their dream of winning a treble shattered over a period of just five days. The Merseyside club, however, continue to remain clear favourites to win the Premier League title, as they enjoy a 12-point lead at the top of the table. Following the double disappointment, club captain Van Dijk has implored his team-mates to ensure the season ends with a trophy lift.

Speaking to reporters after the Wembley defeat, Van Dijk said: "We have to turn this around. It’s how football works: in five days you lose twice and the world is sinking. Two weeks before everything was sunshine and rainbows everywhere. The Champions League we couldn’t get it done, this we lost and the FA Cup we got knocked out. We have nine games to go and I don’t think there’s any motivation needed to try to get the job done.

"You play for the biggest prize that you work so hard for from the start of the season. No one expected us to be challenging for the Premier League. It’s the most difficult prize to get. There’s a lot at stake. There are so many positive and good things to look forward to. We have to work our ass off for it. Now everyone goes to their respective countries, play there, hopefully, stay fit, and then we get ready for Everton at home (on April 2) which is going to be tough."

The Dutchman also provided an update on his future at Anfield as he said: "Before the end of the season there's going to be news. As long as I'm fully committed and have my full focus on the task ahead, and I love the club, that's the main thing. That's who I am."

Arne Slot's side will be back in action after the international break on April 2 as they face arch-rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby at Anfield.