“I’m always proud to be leading out the boys. These occasions are obviously special and we’re really looking forward to it. When the time is there, we will be ready. It will be a difficult game, but any game that we play at the moment is difficult. We have to keep going and let’s see what it brings.”

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk said he believes referee Michael Oliver "lost control" of Wednesday's Merseyside derby with four red cards being shown.

Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk aims Everton dig and accuses Abdoulaye Doucoure of 'provoking' fans - Reds captain also critical of referee Michael Oliver after chaotic Merseyside derby ending sees four re

Virgil van Dijk told referee Michael Olivier he lost control of an explosive Merseyside derby after aiming a swipe at Everton for turning up in ‘their cup final’. Liverpool were on the brink of going nine points clear at the top of the Premier League thanks to Mohamed Salah’s strike 14 minutes from time in the final derby at Goodison Park before the Toffees move to their new stadium in the summer.

Virgil van Dijk expressed his disappointment towards Merseyside derby referee Michael Oliver. The Liverpool captain told the official he did not have Wednesday's 2-2 draw with Everton 'under control',

Liverpool failed to beat Everton at Goodison Park on Wednesday - with a seven-point gap separating the Reds and Arsenal in second at the top of the Premier League standings