Liverpool defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez returned to action following lengthy spells out through injury.

Both players appeared as second half substitutes in Liverpool's 4-3 friendly loss against Hertha Berlin in Austria.

"It was a nice feeling," said manager Jurgen Klopp regarding the pair's return. "260-something days for Virg and not much less for Joe they didn't play football, so it's nice to have them back. It was the first step, really important."

The Reds suffered a defensive crisis last season and finished third in the Premier League, conceding 42 goals from their 38 games, having won the title the previous campaign.

They have further friendlies to play against Bologna, Athletic Bilbao and Osasuna, before starting the season against Norwich on 14 August.