The centre-back saw his first pre-season with the Reds interrupted by an ankle issue and was an unused substitute in the opening two Premier League games of the campaign, at Arsenal and Burnley.
Jürgen Klopp named Matip in his starting XI at the Pirelli Stadium on Tuesday night and was rewarded with an assured 90 minutes from the Cameroon international.
The 25-year-old was delighted to feature in the resounding victory over Nigel Clough’s Championship outfit and expects to improve further as he works his way back to full fitness.
“I feel very good after the time with my injury.