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‘Liverpool’s defence lacks vision without Van Dijk’ – Reds need Dutchman to win Club World Cup, says Kewell

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that a talismanic figure remains a doubt for a meeting with Flamengo, when his side will be chasing down another trophy

Liverpool’s defence lacks vision without Virgil van Dijk, says Harry Kewell, with the ambitious Reds considered to need the Dutchman back as they prepare to go in search of more major silverware against Flamengo in the Club World Cup final.

The Reds managed to reach another showpiece event without the services of their £75 million ($98m) centre-half.

Jurgen Klopp’s side edged their way past Monterrey on Wednesday, with Roberto Firmino snatching a dramatic winner in a 2-1 success.