(Reuters) - Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk said playing his first competitive game after a lengthy injury layoff was 'very emotional and tough' as he returned to action in Saturday's 3-0 win over Norwich City.

Juergen Klopp's side enjoyed a comfortable evening at Carrow Road, making a winning start to the new Premier League campaign thanks to goals from Diogo Jota, Roberto Firmino and Mohamed Salah.