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Virgil van Dijk will make his Liverpool return in Thursday's pre-season clash with Hertha Berlin

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has confirmed that Virgil van Dijk is line to make his return from long-term injury in Thursday's friendly with Hertha Berlin.

The 30-year-old hasn't played for the Reds since October of last year, after undergoing surgery on the ACL injury he sustained during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Everton.

Ahead of the friendly with the Bundesliga side Klopp revealed that Van Dijk is set to play in the match at Tivoli stadion.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk (centre) is in line to make his return for the Reds on Thursday

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk (centre) is in line to make his return for the Reds on Thursday

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp also revealed that Joe Gomez is also closing in on a return from injury

Reds boss Jurgen Klopp also revealed that Joe Gomez is also closing in on a return from injury

'I hope, I am not sure, that there is the opportunity that Virgil could play a few minutes.