Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman has suggested that both Virgil van Dijk and Georginio Wijnaldum ‘deserve’ to win the Champions League with Liverpool.

The former Everton boss believes it would be “rather sour” if Liverpool’s astonishing season ended in no silverware; they are Europe’s second-best side according to their points total.

Van Dijk and Wijnaldum will join up with the Netherlands next week for the Nations League finals.

“It would be rather sour if both ended up empty handed after such a formidable season and being so close to huge trophies,”said Koeman.

“Van Dijk, Wijnaldum and Liverpool do not deserve that.”