Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez 'look really good' according to Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp as the pair build towards returning from long-term injuries Jurgen Klopp hopeful the defensive duo will take 'big step forward' within weeks Liverpool's title defence last season was plagued by defensive problems/injuries Joel Matip has also returned to training following an ankle injury last February Trent Alexander-Arnold has also resumed training following a thigh injury
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Liverpool centre-backs Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez both 'look really good' as they build towards comebacks from long-term injuries, manager Jurgen Klopp has said.
The Reds boss has also delivered positive updates on two other defenders in Trent Alexander-Arnold, who was injured in the lead-up to Euro 2020, and Joel Matip.
The four players are working on their fitness at Liverpool's pre-season training camp in Austria.
Virgil van Dijk is back in training after missing most of last season with a knee injury
Joel Gomez has also resumed training after missing much of last season with a knee problem
Defensive problems were among the chief reasons why Liverpool were unable to mount a strong Premier League title defence last term.
The loss of Van Dijk was felt particularly strongly, with the Dutchman playing no part in the campaign after suffering a knee injury in the Merseyside derby at Everton in October last year.
Gomez was also ruled out for the season with a knee problem a few weeks later.
Jurgen Klopp expects van Dijk and Gomez to take a 'big step forward' in the next few weeks
Klopp told the club's website: 'Virg and Joe will not have double sessions now for the first few days with the team. They have a second session of the day but it's with the rehab department, physiotherapy - these kinds of things.
