Jurgen Klopp finally give hint on when Can Dijk will make his competitive return from injury

Liverpool struggled last season after losing Virgil Van Dijk to injury in the early stages of the season and this played a role in their bad season.

The reds are not prepared to have their most trusted centre-back for the new season as he continue to play in pre-season match for Jurgen Klopp’s team.

Jurgen Klopp who revealed his excitement on having the Holland international back has now drop an hint over when Virgil van Dijk will make competitive Liverpool comeback.

The Reds talisman surprised many as he played 43 minutes of an hour long friendly against Bologna, and looked comfortable as he came through the contest unscathed

Jurgen Klopp offered a huge hint that Virgil van Dijk will begin the season at the heart of the Liverpool defence, as the Dutchman made his first start since returning from serious injury.

Van Dijk played 43 minutes of an hour long friendly against Bologna, and looked comfortable as he came through the contest unscathed.

Klopp gave more hint on his decision for next season as he selected van Dijk alongside three defenders who are certain to start the opening Premier League fixture of the season, when they visit Norwich on August 14.

The German tactician partnered Joel Matip at the heart of defence, with Andy Robertson returning to form the familiar full back pairing with Trent Alexander-Arnold.

With Joe Gomez partnering new boy Ibrahima Konate at centre half in the second game, there’s probability that Klopp will be going with the first backline in their first competitive match again Norwich.