Liverpool star provided a fitness update this week, indicating that he will soon rejoin Liverpool's starting lineup

The news that Virgil van Dijk will miss time shocked Liverpool this week. He has a hamstring issue and has to consult a doctor. There is no set date for his arrival back, in essence, this means Joel Matip is required by Liverpool. He right away establishes himself as the Reds' most dependable center back, and we fully anticipate him to accompany Ibrahima Konaté

In the starting lineup for the time being, what is his condition, given that he will be Konaté's seasoned, reliable partner? After all, Matip hasn't been physically fit the entire season. The World Cup's timing, he said to the Liverpool Matchday Programme, "was happy timing for me." I was able to use that time to be in the greatest shape possible, 

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Clear my thoughts, get fresh again, and enter the next phase of the season with fresh legs and a fresh head. Joel Matip updates on fitness It's imperative that Matip is in good physical condition right now. The time is ideal if he is actually in his "top shape." In particular, there is no assurance that Van Dijk will play against Real Madrid the following month.

Naturally, Joe Gomez is also available as a backup, but he lacks Matip's level of expertise and dependability. In fact, we believe that over the coming days and weeks, the Cameroonian and Konaté might work wonderfully together.Not that Matip is the only person here under pressure. we believe that Konaté now has the opportunity to show himself as Van Dijk's replacement.

<strong>Intended to take the position of Joel Matip</strong>

Losing the Dutchman is a painful blow, but it also presents chances. Now all we can do is wait and hope that players will use them, When the Frenchman did attempt a brief comeback in October, it was intended to take the position of Joel Matip, who was out for the duration of the first half of the term but now ready to comeback.