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Klopp warns Van Dijk must not be 'forced' into Netherlands' Euro 2020 squad

Jurgen Klopp has warned against rushing Virgil van Dijk back into action at Euro 2020 but says he will not hold the defender back from featuring for Netherlands.

The centre-back has been out of action since October with a cruciate ligament injury.

Van Dijk is seen as crucial to Netherlands' hopes of success at the European Championship this summer, but it remains unclear if he will be fit enough to make the squad.

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What did Klopp say?

Klopp says Van Dijk will need several weeks to get back in shape for the competition, but will not discourage him from joining up with Frank de Boer's team.