Virgil van Dijk News: Starts in backline

Van Dijk (illness) was in the starting XI for Sunday's Community Shield defeat against Crystal Palace, confirming he has fully recovered from the issue.

Van Dijk missed the last pre-season friendly due to illness but was back in training this week and started Sunday's Community Shield against Crystal Palace, which the Reds lost in a penalty shootout. That said, it is good news to see the Liverpool captain back fit for the start of the Premier League season as Liverpool will host Bournemouth on Friday at Anfield.