Virgil van Dijk looks on course for an early return from injury as he shared a clip with supporters on Instagram on Sunday morning.
The Dutchman has been out of action since suffering a knee injury against Everton in mid-October following a rash challenge by Blues goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The 29-year-old underwent surgery on the issue shortly after and wasn’t expected to feature again this season, despite the club intentionally choosing not to outline a definite timeframe.
While an imminent return for Van Dijk is not on the cards, the Reds centre-back appears to be recuperating well and is likely to be on track for a return before the end of the season.
Virgil is back out on the pitch. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cgPX0YcWHP
— Watch LFC (@Watch_LFC) January 17, 2021
Van Dijk posted a clip on social media on the morning of Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United, with the video showing him back out on the pitch and starting ball work.
He had minimal strapping on his knee as he continued his rehab in Dubai, where he is currently undergoing a tailored warm weather programme to get back to full fitness.
Van Dijk bumped into a familiar face in Dejan Lovren while at Dubai’s Sports City, with the former Reds teammates sharing a selfie together.
It was nice to see my former teammate @VirgilvDijk today.
A tough injury he had, but he looks stronger than ever, soon brother you will be on top of your level again.Good luck to @LFC in today's derby. We are with you! 💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/fRhtb2z41j
— Dejan Lovren (@Dejan06Lovren) January 17, 2021
Liverpool supporters will get a better idea on his return date within the next fortnight, with the club having to submit their Premier League squad for the rest of the season at the end of the month.
Here’s how Reds supporters reacted to Van Dijk’s latest update on Twitter.
Things we love to see ❤️ Waiting for you champ 😭
— Moshiur Khan Mon (@Mon_Khan07) January 17, 2021
Cannot stop watching this on loop!
— Living_Loving_LFC (@dogdaddy_) January 17, 2021
scenes when we find out the reason why we haven't signed a CB is because Virgil is back next week
— Livy (@LivyLFC) January 17, 2021
Yes!!! pic.twitter.com/NNkTha81Ik
— Paul Dwerryhouse (@pau1d1989) January 17, 2021
He's a different type of monster wtf
— Lewis (@Iewis10) January 17, 2021
Best in the world. Even with 1 and a half legs
— Jamie Janner (@jamie_janner) January 17, 2021
Be scared Pickford. He's coming.
— #HappyNewYear2021 (@poqbong) January 17, 2021
