Football Videos Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp Jurgen Klopp said he does not expect central defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to be fit enough to play in the rescheduled European Championship. Reuters 14 March, 2021 13:20 IST Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp Reuters 14 March, 2021 13:20 IST Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he does not expect central defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to be fit enough to play in the rescheduled European Championship in June and July.Dutch international Van Dijk hurt his knee following a poor challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in October and needed surgery, while Gomez also underwent a knee operation after picking up an injury while training with England.Klopp said the Premier League champion hoped to have the duo back fully fit for pre-season training ahead of the 2021-22 campaign, but was less optimistic about their participation in the Euros which take place between June 11 and July 11. The championships, originally scheduled to begin in June 2020, were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.“That’s not my decision. But the information I have in the moment is it’ll be unlikely,” Klopp told reporters on Saturday, adding that both players’ injuries were “really serious.”ALSO READ | Liverpool beats Leipzig to reach Champions League quarterfinals“So, not that I don’t let them go because I don’t want to have to do that anyway, but it’s because of the extent of the injury. We hope they’ll be ready to start pre-season with us.”Liverpool has had to contend with several injury setbacks in defence this season, with Joel Matip also ruled out for the season with an ankle injury. “The two of them (Gomez and Van Dijk) look better than Joel because he’s still in what looks like skiing boots,” Klopp said.“But he’s here as well. Joe isn’t running, Virgil’s already running, but this is really a tough one.”Liverpool, which is eighth in the league with 43 points, visits Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday. Watch: When a journalist joined celebrating fans after Australia qualified for FIFA World Cup 2022 Roy Krishna leaves ATK Mohun Bagan - a look back at his time in the ISL Two Manchester United fans look back at Liverpool's failed Champions League, quadruple bids Benzema is probably the most underestimated player in history, says UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin All Football Videos More Videos Real Madrid vs Liverpool, Champions League Final preview: Team news, players to watch out for Must watch: Roma players interrupt Mourinho's press conference to celebrate Conference League title Premier League recap: Man City win title, Liverpool misses out, Burnley relegated; Salah and Son share Golden Boot FIFA World Cup 2022: A look at the venues Premier League - 3 key battles to watch out for on matchday 38 Record breakers Gokulam Kerala ready for AFC Cup challenge Champions League semifinal leg 2: Real Madrid v Manchester City preview; star players; injury update Villarreal vs Liverpool Champions League semifinal leg 2: Two goals too many for Emery's boys?