Liverpool — Centreback Virgil van Dijk is back in training but remains doubtful for the Premier League leaders’ home match against Leicester City at Anfield on Wednesday. Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp reserved judgment on the Dutch international’s availability amid fears that the player, who went sick after a warm weather training break in Dubai, could miss out. “Virgil was a little bit ill, but he trained yesterday and will train today, so we will see,” Klopp told reporters on Tuesday. Van Dijk, who joined from Southampton a year ago for a reported £75m, is a key pillar in the tight defence that has helped Liverpool soar to the top of the table. Liverpool have limited options in defence with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold needing more time to recover from a knee injury and James Milner suspended. “We will play with a right-back. Or maybe a wing-back ... I have no clue what we are doing tomorrow to be honest,” joked Klopp. Closest rivals Manchester City can close the gap to one...
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