Arne Slot has the backing of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk as Anfield chiefs edge closer to striking an agreement with Feyenoord over a compensation package for the Dutch boss. Slot is in line to replace Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season and Van Dijk, who has just over one year left to run on his current contract, believes his 45-year-old compatriot would be a fine fit for the job. Van Dijk told ViaPlay after the Reds saw their Premier League title hopes all but ended by rivals Everton :