Liverpool boss Arne Slot refused to shy away from the possibility of completing an unprecedented quadruple in his first season in English football on Friday as he lavished praise on captain Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot had the aura of a manager whose side have just reached the Carabao Cup final at Wembley and are in good form as they challenge on four fronts. Having celebrated the win against Tottenham in the Carabao Cup semi-final with a glass of wine last night,

Arne Slot's men turned the tie around at Anfield in some style with four unanswered goals against a sorry Tottenham side

Holders Liverpool punched their return ticket to Wembley and a League Cup final against Newcastle United after a 4-0 rout, and 4-1 aggregate victory, over a toothless Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on Thursday.

Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk, speaking to Sky Sports: "We needed a complete performance. At half-time I think we could get a level up with intensity. "But to win here like we did tonight is great for the team and the club. Now we focus on the FA Cup. "If you bring intensity to the game, anybody can make mistakes - a beautiful win today.

Liverpool outclassed a blunt Tottenham team 4-0 on Sunday to book their spot in the Carabao Cup final, but Virgil Van Dijk said he was disappointed with parts of his side's performance.

Insights from Virgil van DijkLiverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is set to lead the team at the iconic Wembley Stadium for the Carabao Cup final. Under the