MX23RW : Thursday, May 23 07:18:55| >> :120:35013:35013:

Liverpool 'handed major boost over Virgil van Dijk fitness'

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is reportedly on course for a return to action in April after making excellent progress in his recovery from an ACL injury.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk could supposedly return to action for the Premier League champions in April.

The former Southampton man has been sidelined with an ACL rupture ever since being on the receiving end of Jordan Pickford's crunching tackle in October's Merseyside derby.

Van Dijk has continued to keep fans posted with videos of his recovery in the gym and with the ball at his feet, but doubts have persisted over his involvement before the end of the season.

However, the Daily Star claims that the centre-back's rapid progress in his recovery means that he is only three months away from a return to the field.

On the other hand, the report adds that there is more concern over Joe Gomez, who is highly unlikely to play again this season and may not be ready for the European Championships either.

With Joel Matip and Fabinho also picking up recent injuries, Liverpool are hoping to bring in a new centre-back before Monday's deadline, with Shkodran Mustafi, Romain Saiss and Issa Diop all being mentioned as potential signings.

ID:432967: cacheID:432967:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2900:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi pictured in October 2020
Read Next:
Liverpool 'eyeing deal for Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi'
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CManchester CityMan City38287396346291
2Arsenal38285591296289
3Liverpool382410486414582
4Aston Villa382081076611568
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs382061274611366
6Chelsea381891177631463
7Newcastle UnitedNewcastle381861485622360
8Manchester UnitedMan Utd38186145758-160
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham381410146074-1452
10Crystal Palace381310155758-149
11Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton381212145562-748
12Bournemouth38139165467-1348
13Fulham38138175561-647
14Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38137185065-1546
15Everton38139164051-1140
16Brentford38109195665-939
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3899204967-1832
RLuton TownLuton3868245285-3326
RBurnley3859244178-3724
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd38372835104-6916


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!