After his 2017-18 campaign was cut short by a thigh injury sustained in March, the centre-back re-joined his teammates in full training earlier this week.
The Reds will make the short trip to Gigg Lane for the third of their nine pre-season matches on Saturday, with Jürgen Klopp expecting Matip to be available.
And the No.32 himself is keen to get back on the pitch this weekend.
“If the manager decides [I can play] I would be happy. I think I am ready,” Matip told Liverpoolfc.com.
“Of course I am in full training but I think to get the real full fitness everybody needs a bit longer, me especially after a long injury, but we are all on a good way and me as well.