The 34-year-old centre-back, who remains a central figure at Anfield, stressed that major changes are required if the club is to return to its former heights. With Slot now at the helm, the transition has been far from smooth, leading the captain to call for deep reflection from everyone involved with the first team.
"There will be a lot of work that has to be done going into next season. When I am back from the World Cup I will go into it, but there is a lot of work to be done behind the scenes," Van Dijk admitted. "I care so much about this club. I know that it has been a tough season, but I will always be there in good and lesser good days. Personally, I want this to be solved. I want us to experience what I have had over my time here. I want us to be successful. I want to be consistent with the team, winning games, fighting."