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Jürgen Klopp on Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Norwich selection plans

Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez are likely to be available to start Liverpool's Premier League opener at Norwich City if called upon.

The centre-backs continued their respective returns from long-term injury during the Reds’ final pre-season friendlies, with Van Dijk playing around 70 minutes against Athletic Club and Gomez completing an hour versus CA Osasuna.

Jürgen Klopp feels both will be in contention to make the XI at Carrow Road, although the boss stressed that no final decisions on their involvement have yet been made.

“I think so, it looks like [they are available to start].