Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has delivered a warning to Manchester City and other Premier League contenders.
The 30-year-old was an integral player for Jurgen Klopp and the Reds as they claimed a first English title in 30 years during the 2019/2020 season.
However, the Dutch international suffered a serious knee injury at the start of that title defence and he was forced to watch on from the stands as Liverpool relinquished the trophy 12 months later.
City took full advantage and emerged top of the class for a third time in four seasons.
Back to fitness, the defender is counting down the minutes until a Super Sunday clash (4.30pm) that will see Klopp and Pep Guardiola lock horns for the first time this campaign.
Van Dijk has played every game for the Reds in the Premier League this term - and he feels as though there is more to come from him fitness-wise as another title charge develops for Liverpool.
Speaking to the LFC website, Van Dijk said: "I think there's still loads to come. Anyone who knows about having a knee injury and being out for such a long time knows that it will take up to, even after you're back playing, another year maybe before you are fully, fully recovered.
"But everyone's body is different, everyone's knee is different, everyone's recovery is different.
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"So far I feel good and I'm just happy that the manager is putting his trust in me to put me out there, giving me the opportunity to get better as well.
"I feel good, but there is always room for improvement - and I feel like it's on the way."
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