Van Dijk aims for legacy with League Cup victory
Virgil van Dijk aims to secure his place among Liverpool's great captains by winning a second League Cup against Newcastle United. He previously led the team to victory over Chelsea in the final last year. Van Dijk became captain in 2023, taking over from Jordan Henderson. He remains focused on his leadership role despite his contract expiring in June. Liverpool currently leads the Premier League by 15 points and will face Everton on April 2 after the international break.