Holland boss Ronald Koeman has explained why Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk missed training this week and returned to his club.

Virgil van Dijk left the Netherlands squad early on "medical grounds" and Dutch manager Ronald Koeman has given a further update on the Liverpool captain's fitness

Virgil van Dijk has reported back to the AXA Training Centre after leaving the Netherlands squad early, with Ronald Koeman claiming he has “minor” issues. For the second international break in a row, Van Dijk has not completed the fixture list for the Netherlands, leaving halfway through their camp.

Virgil van Dijk and Frenkie de Jong have withdrawn from the Netherlands squad ahead of Tuesday night's UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Virgil van Dijk is returning to Liverpool after leaving the Netherlands squad on 'medical grounds' ahead of the Reds' Premier League clash against rock-bottom S

Virgil van Dijk has returned to Liverpool early after the Holland captain was withdrawn from the squad for the final Nations League game against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Holland boss Ronald Koeman has shed further light on the fitness concerns that saw Virgil van Dijk return to Liverpool this week. Van Dijk departed the Dutch squad on Monday despite having featured in the 4-0 UEFA Nations League demolition of Hungary in Amsterdam on Saturday.