Liverpool defender Joel Matip Delighted that Virgil van Dijk has recovered from injury and is back on the field with him again, while the arrival of Ibrahima Konate has adapted well.

Matip and Virgil van Dijk return. Paired together makes the “Reds” stand strong again this season. After the Dutch star Suffered a serious injury that required a lengthy break last season.

Konate has made two appearances since joining from RB Leipzig and has been able to keep clean sheets in both games

Matip said. “it’s great for me to get into the field alongside the river, Gil again”

“he’s long gone, but I’m very happy that he has come back down again,”

“he is the perfect center. He was very calm when he got the ball. and did a great job when vying for the ball.

” He’s the leader on the pitch. we miss him so much But now he’s back And this is good for us.”

“Ibu has adapted well. Usually, it always takes time to adjust. At the defensive line there must be a good connection.”

“It took me a while to know how he reacted. And he knows how to react.”

“We practiced a lot together. For new players it always takes time. But he’s going really well.”