MX23RW : Saturday, April 20 14:23:16| >> :120:7702:7702:

Jurgen Klopp offers positive update on Virgil van Dijk after injury scare

Jurgen Klopp offers positive update on Virgil van Dijk after injury scare
© Reuters
Jurgen Klopp affirms that Virgil van Dijk is fine to feature against Leeds United following an injury scare with the Netherlands earlier this month.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been able to offer a positive update on Virgil van Dijk following his injury scare while on duty with the Netherlands.

The former Southampton man went down clutching his ankle against Turkey during September's World Cup Qualifying matches, which sparked fears of another spell on the sidelines.

Van Dijk has established himself as a key member of Liverpool's backline in the early stages of the 2021-22 season, and Klopp has affirmed that the Dutchman is raring to go for the weekend.

Speaking to the press ahead of Sunday's game with Leeds, Klopp said: "Virgil trained yesterday and is fine. Of course I was concerned. I asked him if he was OK and he texted back 'not sure', but after the game he gave a thumbs up and it was all fine."

However, the Reds will be without the banned Brazilian trio of Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino, and Klopp has insisted that the FIFA-imposed suspension is "really not okay".

ID:463104:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect1794:

Click here for more stories about Jurgen Klopp

Click here for more stories about Liverpool

Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Liverpool's Alisson gives instructions to his teammates on August 8, 2021
Read Next:
Jurgen Klopp believes Brazilian players ban is "really not okay"
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free match previews newsletter! Updates are sent twice a week.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Manchester CityMan City32227376324473
2Arsenal32225575264971
3Liverpool32218372314171
4Aston Villa33196868491963
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs32186865491660
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle321551269521750
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd32155124748-150
8West Ham UnitedWest Ham33139115258-648
9Chelsea31138106152947
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton321111105250244
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves32127134651-543
12Fulham33126154951-242
13Bournemouth32119124757-1042
14Crystal Palace3289153754-1733
15Brentford3388174758-1132
16Everton3298153248-1627
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3379174258-1626
18Luton TownLuton3367204670-2425
19Burnley3348213368-3520
20Sheffield UnitedSheff Utd3237223084-5416


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!