The two returned from the international break with fitness issues.

Liverpool's fears over the fitness of Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk have been calmed, as they have received good news on the part of both men. The two players returned from international duty with injuries, but they are set to return earlier than expected.

The Egyptian star made everyone worry after he limped out of his nation's win over Swaziland. The attacker scored a stunning goal from a corner kick but had to leave the game before full-time due to a muscle strain.

His injury was surrounded by a cloud of uncertainty, but after being sent to Liverpool by his national team, tests were performed and he's now tipped to return to training on Thursday, as per the Sun. This means he'll be in contention to face Huddersfield on Saturday when the Premier League resumes.

Whether he will start or not remains unknown. Last season's Golden Boot winner has struggled to hit the ground running this term and could thus be rested in favor of Shaqiri.

Van Dijk, on the other hand, has been excellent for Klopp's men so far this term. He is the rock in their back four but had become a doubt for the Reds.

The Dutch center-back has been struggling with a rib injury, having participated in his nation's impressive 3-0 win over Germany. However, Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman revealed that it's nothing serious but decided to release him from the national squad nonetheless.

"He has gone back to Liverpool but he is ready to play. He's taken a rest.

"The medical staff of the Dutch national team spoke to the medical staff of Liverpool and made the decision that he was playing only the Germany game and then after back to Liverpool.

"He is ready to play at the weekend."

This will be a huge blow for the Netherlands, as they will be without the influential defender for their exciting clash with Belgium. Liverpool's gain is the Oranje's loss as they will have to make do against a Hazard and Co. in Tuesday's friendly without their best defender.

 

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