I don’t think he is already looking at it and thinking he’s desperate, no. He’s just got there
Mario Melchiot on Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk
“It’s too early for them to even worry about that,” Melchiot told Express Sport.
“I don’t see Van Dijk considering moving away from them yet.
“The rumours were that they were going to extend his deal because of course there were some big clubs eyeing him.
“I don’t think he is already looking at it and thinking he’s desperate, no. He’s just got there.”
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Virgil van Dijk has been a revelation since joining Liverpool from Real Madrid (Image: GETTY)
Virgil van Dijk is yet to win any silverware with Liverpool (Image: GETTY)
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Van Dijk has won two Scottish Premiership titles and one Scottish League Cup in his career but is yet to win any silverware in England.
Melchiot says to become one of the great defenders, his countryman must win major honours.
“Now it’s just very important for him that he’s in a team that wins trophies because that sets you apart from being the ultimate best,” Melchiot continued.
“At the end of the day, you could be a great defender but when you add trophies to that, then you become like one of the greats and the greats win trophies.
“That’s why I think he has definitely all the potential and he’s with a manager that loves him and makes him play the way he should be playing.