The Dutch centre was forced to leave the pitch in Tuesday’s 2-2 draw in Austria after a header with a rival.
Van Dijk left with the blood falling down an aspect of his face.
And the star type of Jurgen Klopp a pad to prevent bleeding on the way out of the field.
However, it is the idea that the injury suffered by Van Dijk is serious.
And the Premier League winner will be fine to face Arsenal in Saturday’s Community Shield clash.
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