Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is confident they can handle Virgil van Dijk's absence for their Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.

Van Dijk is suspended for the visit of the German giants in the Champions League last-16, first leg tie following his booking in the Reds' final match of the group stages against Napoli.

"All the defenders have played so when one comes in and one leaves, we don't feel that loss because we're all used to each other," Alisson told Premier League Productions.

"That the backline are all able to communicate with each other, and know each other really well, is vital for any team.

"Once you've cracked it, you've got it – and we seem confident."