"He deserves every compliment he gets," Slot said. "He's been outstanding for this club for so many years and since I've been working here, he's been outstanding for me. He wants, like all the others, to make it a great season.

Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool against Spurs and put in a dominant performance as his side booked a spot in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

Liverpool outclassed a blunt Tottenham team 4-0 on Sunday to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final, but Virgil Van Dijk said he was disappointed with parts of his side's performance.