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title: "Virals: Virgil van Dijk posts further developments in rehab journey"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
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published: "2021-04-30T09:00:00Z"
modified: "2021-04-30T09:00:00Z"
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# Virals: Virgil van Dijk posts further developments in rehab journey

[Liverpool](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/30/virals-trent-alexander-arnold-issues-social-media-rallying-cry/) defender [Virgil van Dijk](https://readliverpoolfc.com/2021/04/18/virals-virgil-van-dijk-continues-to-make-steps-towards-a-return/) has developed a knack for well-timed rehabilitation updates during his recovery from a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.

As the Reds are left ruing missed opportunities having [dropped four points](https://www.skysports.com/liverpool-results) in the last two Premier League matches from winning positions, the Dutchman took another huge step forward.

In a video posted on the Dutchman’s own [Twitter](https://twitter.com/VirgilvDijk/status/1387775927162220549) account, the centre-back is back up and running on the pitch at Liverpool’s state of the art training centre in Kirkby.

Set to the Fleetwood Mac song ‘Dreams’ – van Dijk offered Kopites everywhere a timely lift as the Reds prepare to [face Manchester United](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/match/2020-21/first-team/fixtures-and-results) this weekend.

> Twitter: ![🌊](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/13.0.1/svg/1f30a.svg) https://t.co/iLhC1klx0L (@VirgilvDijk)

Manager Jurgen Klopp has [previously stated](https://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/first-team/428712-jurgen-klopp-explains-return-timescales-for-gomez-matip-and-van-dijk) he hopes to have Van Dijk back for pre-season – although Netherlands national team coach, Frank de Boer, has [left the door open](https://www.football365.com/news/klopp-and-liverpool-horrified-at-surprise-van-dijk-plans) for a return at this summers European Championships.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

To use a throwaway old cliche, having Van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip back at the start of next season – truly will be like three new signings.

It can’t really be measured just how much Liverpool have [missed their ‘Rolls Royce’](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) in defence since the cruel injury suffered in the Merseyside derby.

Not only in terms of ability, but the Reds have [lacked true leaders](https://talksport.com/football/871077/liverpool-jurgen-klopp-draw-newcastle-anfield-trevor-sinclair/) at times this season perhaps more than any other factor.