Klopp Talk: Virgil Van Dijk Recovery Update:

After video of the Dutchman on a stationary bike made the
rounds, Klopp was asked to weigh in

Following on the heels of images at
the beginning of December showing Virgil Van Dijk exercising in the
club’s new AXA Training Center, Van Dijk posted a montage video of
himself working on a stationary bike earlier this week.

The video generated the expected level of excitement, as the
defender’s mobility following his successful surgery is something
fans love to see.

Asked to comment ,
manager Jürgen Klopp had measured positive news — with a note of
caution:

“I’m happy when I see these videos, to be honest, because it
just shows that he makes good progress. But it will still take a
lot of time, that’s how it is.”

That his recovery is progressing positively is good news, as
these injuries can be tricky. Rather than being exhausted by the
constant questions around Van Dijk, Klopp was pleased to speak on
it.

“I have no problem with talking about Virgil van Dijk. It’s very
good but still a long way to go, that’s this kind of injury.”

While no one expects Van Dijk to return to action quickly, it’s
heartening for fans to see him back at work in the gym (and smiling
from the bench at Anfield) as the side soldiers on without him.