Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is fully prepared for his contract to run down to its expiry in the summer but insists there is no need to “panic” as he remains fully committed to the club.

The Netherlands international insists Arne Slot’s side cannot afford to dwell on bowing out of Europe as they prepare to face Newcastle United in Sunday’s Carabao Cup final at Wembley. With Liverpool 15 points clear of Arsenal in the Premier League, they could still lift two trophies this season.

Liverpool have a 15-point lead in the Premier League title race as they chase a record-equalling 20th English crown.