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'Any team would miss him because he's the best defender in the world': Jurgen Klopp insists his Liverpool side have coped 'as well as possible' in the absence of injured star Virgil van Dijk

Jurgen Klopp has admitted he has been impressed with how his Liverpool side have coped in the absence of Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool managed to claim hard-fought victories over Ajax and Sheffield United last week without centre back van Dijk, who has had to have surgery on his knee after suffering a potentially season-ending injury at Everton.

Fabinho has been tasked with replacing the Dutchman in defence and has been praised for his performances in Liverpool's victories.

Klopp, who confirmed he will be without Thiago, Naby Keita and Joel Matip for Tuesday night's Champions League game with Midtjylland, said Liverpool are doing as well as they could without 'the best defender in the world'.