Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk says his relationship with manager Jurgen Klopp is rock solid.
Van Dijk was named club captain by Klopp this season.
He told France Football: I have an excellent relationship with the gaffer, on and off the pitch. I'm very close to him
From the first day and our first conversation, I felt a real connection. He is one of the reasons I wanted to join Liverpool. I'll always be grateful for everything he has done for my career.
He has many qualities. He's an amazing person in an amazing club, a perfect match. Himself, the values of the club, the fans - everything is combined for it to work. I'm extraordinarily lucky to be able to experience all this.