Virgil van Dijk thanks fans after basic return and seems ready for Premier League start Football

sport">Van Dijk, who did not play for almost a year due to a knee injury, lasted more than seventy minutes. The match ended in 1-1.

sport">Afterwards, he thanked the fans on Instagram. “Coming back to Anfield and playing in a stadium with fans has never felt so good. Thank you for the welcome you have given me. Now the focus is on the new season.”

Return as a substitute

sport">Van Dijk previously made his return to Liverpool in Austria. The international did that in the exhibition game against Hertha BSC. He then replaced Nathaniel Phillips in the 69th minute. He was close to scoring twice against Athletic Club.

sport">Diogo Jota gave Liverpool the lead against the Spaniards in the 13th minute. After the restart, Alex Berenguer made it 1-1. Anfield Stadium was 75 percent occupied.

sport">Andrew Robertson was injured at Liverpool just before half-time. The Scottish international went through his ankle. It is still unclear how serious it is.

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