Liverpool’s assistant manager was positive about Virgil van Dijk’s fitness, but Dominic Szoboszlay will have to wait a little longer.
While the news of Trent Alexander-Arnold’s injury was disappointing for fans, Pep Lijnders has some positive news regarding Virgil van Dijk and Dominic Szoboszlay. Van Dijk missed the Arsenal game due to illness but is now “doing well”, Lijnders said.The coach said on Tuesday: “Virgil played yesterday when we trained with the substitutes, so he played a few times. Look great.
He was smiling and talking to Jot (Diogo Jota).Meanwhile, Linders told Liverpool’s official website: “Van Dijk will return to the team and has recovered well.” So it really helped that he didn’t have to go to London.”Van Dijk could then start against Fulham, 11 days before the Bournemouth game. Unfortunately, Dominic Szoboszlei is unlikely to play against Fulham, but he is “progressing well and running up the pitch,” Lijnders said.
He then added that Szobosleigh were “not far away” but told Liverpool’s website that they “won’t be getting any closer” to the League Cup semi-final at Anfield.Soboslay himself provided a brief update to the M4 Sport on Monday evening. “I’m getting better and better. “The first race of the year didn’t go as planned, but it won’t be long so we’ll be back.”The game against Arsenal was the only game he had missed through injury since joining in the summer.
His deep involvement in the game and his ability to move up and down the pitch made him a perfect fit in Jurgen Klopp’s plans. London, England – Saturday 9 December 2023: Dominic Szoboslay of Liverpool during the FA Premier League match between Crystal Palace FC and Liverpool FC at Selhurst Park. Liverpool won 2-1.
With the Hungarian now ruled out for the Fulham game, Liverpool are likely to start with a midfield of Alexis McAllister, Curtis Jones and Ryan Gravenburch.The latter played 30 minutes on Sunday and will be keen for a starting spot.
He is probably the least impactful signing of the summer so far this season. It will be interesting to see Van Dijk start, but the fact that he is sick and injury free is a positive sign.Ibrahima Konate has played just one game in a week recently, so Klopp will likely want the captain back in the line-up alongside Jarel Kwanza.
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