Anfield bids farewell to departing heroes as van Dijk looks forward

Not even the failure to land Champions League football will dampen the desire of players to come to Anfield, at least according to Virgil van Dijk

SAYING GOODBYE: Liverpool's Roberto Firmino applauds the fans at the end of the Premier League match and his final home game for the club at Anfield. Pic: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

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Liverpool said farewell to a couple of significant figures at Anfield, along with their hopes of Champions League football, leaving little for Jurgen Klopp, his players and adoring public to do other than look to next season.