But the Dutchman has seen his playing partner at the back regularly change over the years.
Joe Gomez and Joel Matip have often held the position alongside Van Dijk, but both players have struggled to stay fit for a full season.
That has meant Dejan Lovren coming in to partner Van Dijk, but the Croatia international has since left the club to join Zenit St Petersburg.
Liverpool have two promising young centre-backs in Sepp van den Berg and Billy Koumetio, but Klopp will undoubtedly want a more experienced option if needed.
source: express.co.uk