Virgil van Dijk's positive impact on Thiago at Liverpool already has overwhelming evidence

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Liverpool midfielder Thiago could be set for a huge boost as Virgil van Dijk was pictured back in training on Friday. Champions League winning midfielder Thiago has not lit up Anfield like many predicted, and has attracted criticism for his lack of defensive work ethic.

For a team missing three centre-backs, that is not really what you want from a midfielder, especially in Jurgen Klopp’s system which relies heavily on the middle men playing box-to-box.

Thiago showed that he is capable of playing in that role in the win over RB Leipzig in midweek, dominating on the ball and off it.

But he might not have to, with Virgil van Dijk back in training. The Dutchman isn’t expected to return next week, and is facing a lengthy rehabilitation programme