The captain has played 4,761 minutes across all competitions so far this season – the most by any outfield Reds player since [**Carragher**](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/info/jamie-carragher) (4,789) in 2007-08.
Therefore, Van Dijk will overtake that mark if he features for at least a little under half an hour in his side’s final away game of the season at Villa Park (8pm BST kick-off on Friday).
Here are 10 more pre-match facts and figures from LFC statistician Ged Rea…
**In the Premier League era, Liverpool have won 35 meetings and Villa 13, with 13 draws. At Villa Park, the Reds have won 16, drawn seven and lost seven.**
Liverpool have won more times at Villa Park than they have at any other away ground in the Premier League. They have lost only two of their last 24 league visits and won eight of the last 11.
**Victory on Friday would be the Reds’ 36th league win at Villa – a figure that would mean they have won more times at Villa Park than any other away stadium (they have also won 35 times at Everton).**
The Reds have won more league games (96) and amassed more league points against the Midlanders (331), converting to three points for a win, than they have against any other club.
**Liverpool have lost only five of the last 42 league meetings home and away.**