Van Dijk’s leadership credentials are already firmly established. He became Liverpool captain in 2023 and subsequently led the club to the Premier League title, becoming the first Dutchman to captain a team to the English top-flight championship.
Gerrard, meanwhile, remains one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever captains and has recently spoken publicly about Van Dijk, including revealing his own role in helping Liverpool win the race to sign the Dutch defender.
If the reported senior position were ever officially confirmed, Van Dijk’s experience, professionalism and understanding of Liverpool’s culture could make him a valuable addition to the club’s leadership structure.
However, there is currently no verified announcement from Liverpool FC confirming that Van Dijk has been appointed to a new senior organisational role. Recent reporting still describes him as Liverpool’s captain and an active defender, including comments he made about Liverpool’s revamped defence ahead of the 2026/27 season.