Liverpool boss Arne Slot has called out Michael Owen after captain Virgil van Dijk scoffed at his question following the Merseyside derby win over Everton on Wednesday. Diogo Jota scored the only goal of the game at Anfield to move Liverpool a step closer to the Premier League bu t Van Dijk's response to former Liverpool striker Owen hit headlines.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has taken shots at former striker Michael Owen after his recent comments regarding Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has ended any uncertainty about his future by signing a new two-year contract that commits him to Anfield until the summer of 2027. The 33-year-old Netherlands international’s previous terms were scheduled to expire once this season concludes and for many months it was unclear if an agreement would be found.