Virgil van Dijk gave Clarence Seedorf a boost of confidence as AC Milan legend drops in to train with Liverpool defender in Dubai
- Virgil van Dijk was seriously injured in a knee during a Merseyside derby
- The Liverpool defender was expected to miss the rest of this season as he recovers
- He has been working hard in Dubai to regenerate his knee in key facilities
- Clarence Seedorf inspired him by visiting to work with a Dutch colleague
Virgil van Dijk received a welcome boost from his Dutch counterpart Clarence Seedorf on his return to training with Liverpool midfielder.
Van Dijk is regenerating his knee after the horrific cruciate ligament injury he suffered from a horrific attack by Jordan Pickford in a Merseyside derby.
He has been working hard and sharing progress updates with fans on his Instagram page.
Clarence Seedorf (left) shared a photo at the gym in Dubai with Virgil van Dijk (right)
And Seedorf posted a picture of their pair at Nad Al Sheba sports center in Dubai.
He said to the caption: ‘I confirmed that I went with captain @virgilvandijk for some #training today! Happy to prove it and his hard work to be back on the field stronger than ever!
In these types, patience and focus are essential for success. Keep it up my brother! Thanks also to HH #Sheikh Hamdan Al Maktoum @ faz3 for the hospitality.
The Liverpool defender is working his way back after Jordan Pickford’s horrific attack
Seedorf has retired since 2014 and has since tried his hand at managing with AC Milan, Shenzen, Deportivo La Coruna and Cameroon.
The former midfielder is famous for his time at AC Milan after joining the Italian side after spells at both Real Madrid and Inter.
Seedorf made 300 appearances for the Italian side, helping them win the Serie A title twice alongside two Champions League crowns.
He also represented Holland 87 times and scored 11 goals for the national team between 1994-2008.
Van Dijk on his injured right knee is wrapped up in the image alongside the 44-year-old but Liverpool fans will be inspired by the progress he has made in the gym.
Seedorf (pictured during his AC Milan days) was one of the best midfielders in Europe
It remains to be seen whether the defender will be back in action before the end of this season and Jurgen Klopp will have to deal with a back injury crisis.
Joe Gomez is also out for the long haul and Joel Matip has suffered another problem with an adductor injury.
Nat Phillips, Fabinho and Rhys Williams have been asked to step up in recent months but the Reds have fallen very late, being held to draws by West Brom at home and then Newcastle away to give hope to the running folder.