After the Merseyside derby draw against Everton, Liverpool face a huge blow as centre back Virgil van Dijk needs to undergo surgery on damaged knee ligaments he had sustained during the Saturday clash. "Liverpool can confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on the knee injury he sustained during Saturday's 2-2 draw at Everton," the club said in a statement. Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on the knee injury sustained during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at @Everton. Following surgery, Virgil will begin a rehabilitation programme to enable him to reach full fitness as soon as possible. Van Dijk was bought for 75 million pounds -- a club-record signing -- and has played 50 games in each of the last two seasons for Liverpool.

Source: dna October 19, 2020 06:44 UTC