It's not just Liverpool fans who are thrilled to welcome back the Reds' talisman, Virgil van Dijk, after 285 days out of the game.
The Anfield staff are also purring over the man James Milner described as the Rolls Royce of defenders.
But in pre-season it has been Van Dijk's attacking threat that has caught the eye of the coaches - and it was on show as he returned to match action in the 4-3 friendly defeat by Hertha Berlin last Thursday.
While the Dutchman brings stability to Liverpool's back line, it's his ability to propel his team forwards that can power Liverpool back into contention for the Premier League title this season.