"They scored twice in the last 10 minutes so that is a great result for them," said Van Dijk. "I think they have been very good at home, so it is always going to be a tough game there.

The Reds needed Diogo Jota to earn a point at the City Ground when he headed home an equaliser 22 seconds after coming off the bench.

The former Liverpool manager was unveiled as Red Bull's new global head of football, where he hinted at a potential future destination for Van Dijk.

Virgil van Dijk emerged from the very depths of Dutch football to become one of the best centre-backs of his generation, a strong and imposing behemoth at the heart of Liverpool ’s back line, but his favourite footballer of all time may come as a bit of a shock.

Reports from Van Dijk's native Netherlands suggest Liverpool are willing to 'break to bank' and tie the defender down to a new deal. It's claimed by De Telegraaf that a deal is believed to be imminent for Van Dijk, who joined Liverpool in January 2018.

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

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk dismisses any fears the Anfield side have suffered a blip in their Premier League title bid.

Virgil van Dijk has played down suggestions that Premier League leaders Liverpool are having a wobble after they drew 1-1 against Nottingham Forest to stay six points clear at the summit."It only confirms the Premier League is a very tough league where you play against opponents who are very good.

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.