NEWSROUND WITH DAVE DAVIS | PART 2
Dave Davis continues Newsround on Anfield Index with a detailed look at Liverpool's biggest contract decisions, as Julian Ward faces important questions over the futures of Virgil van Dijk, Alisson Becker and Rio Ngumoha.
With Liverpool building momentum under Andoni Iraola, Dave explains why securing the right players for the long term is just as important as bringing new faces to Anfield.
Virgil van Dijk's future is a major talking point, with Dave making the case for Liverpool to offer their captain another two-year contract.
The Dutch defender remains an influential figure both on and off the pitch, and his leadership is particularly valuable as Liverpool develop their younger centre-backs.
Dave also discusses Ronald Araujo's admiration for Van Dijk, with the former Barcelona captain describing the Liverpool defender as a role model and explaining how much he is learning from him.
Attention then turns to Alisson Becker, with Dave questioning whether the Brazilian goalkeeper could be approaching his final season at Anfield.
Could Liverpool be preparing for a significant change between the posts?
There's also discussion surrounding Rio Ngumoha's contract negotiations, with contrasting reports about the progress of talks and the importance of securing one of Liverpool's most exciting young talents.
Dave considers the difference between a player's market value and their importance to Liverpool, arguing that the club must establish which senior players are committed to remaining at Anfield.
Meanwhile, Florian Wirtz's improving form provides another major positive following Liverpool's dramatic Champions League victory over Villarreal.
Dave examines the German playmaker's impressive second-half statistics, David Lynch's praise for his performance and how Trey Nyoni and Alexis Mac Allister helped create the conditions for Wirtz to flourish.
Should Liverpool offer Van Dijk another two years, can they secure Rio Ngumoha's future, and is Alisson approaching the end of his Anfield career?
All this and more in Part 2 of Newsround with Dave Davis, exclusively on Anfield Index.
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