Jurgen Klopp has revealed that defender Virgil van Dijk is not “that close” to a return yet in a mixed injury update ahead of Monday’s Merseyside Derby against Everton.
The Reds welcome their struggling rivals to Anfield desperate to get back on track after a miserable run of form. They have not won in the Premier League in 2023 having been defeated by Brentford, Brighton and Wolves since the turn of the year - with a bore draw against Chelsea rounding off a poor run of results.
That has left the Merseyside outfit languishing in tenth in the Premier League and involved in a real battle to at least secure a place in Europe come the end of the campaign. Klopp’s side have been hugely hampered by injuries this season with seven first-team stars currently restricted to the sidelines - some struggling with more long-term injuries compared to others.
