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.

Following Liverpool’s UEFA Champions League exit at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday, captain Virgil Van Dijk (33) was spotted talking with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and