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Jurgen Klopp admits Virgil van Dijk is looking 'really promising' after injured defender stepped up his rehab in Dubai... but Liverpool boss says he still has no idea when Dutchman will be fit to play again after ACL tear

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that Virgil van Dijk is making 'really promising' progress as the defender continues to recover from his horror knee injury.

The Dutch defender has been sidelined since October after he ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament in the Merseyside Derby against Everton following Jordan Pickford's reckless lunge.

While Liverpool have put no timescale on his injury, Van Dijk gave fans hope that he could make a return before the end of the season after he was spotted kicking a ball while recovering in Dubai.

Jurgen Klopp offered a positive update on Virgil van Dijk's recovery from his knee injury
Van Dijk ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament against Everton in October

Jurgen Klopp (L) offered a positive update on Virgil van Dijk's (R) recovery from his knee injury

The 29-year-old has been in the Emirates for a month with his own personal trainer, and he kept fans up to date with his progress by posting videos of himself working out every other week or so.