Rio Ferdinand shared what Virgil van Dijk told him about his recovery from injury - and indirectly sent a warning to Liverpool’s title rivals.
The Dutch defender returned to action at the start of the season, making his comeback after nine months out with an ACL injury. After his lengthy spell on the sidelines, there were fears among some onlookers that Van Dijk might not return to his indomitable best at the heart of the Reds defence.
However, the 30-year-old has been a near enough constant presence for Jurgen Klopp’s quadruple-chasing side this season. And Rio Ferdinand relayed what Van Dijk told him when he asked if he had made a full recovery.
