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Liverpool –
Virgil van Dijk had to undergo knee surgery after Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford brushed his leg. That is a huge loss for Liverpool.
The incident occurred during a Merseyside derby below Premier league at Goodison Park, Saturday (10/17/2020) WIB night. Van Dijk, who was trying to catch the ball in Everton’s penalty area, was hit by Pickford.
Having received treatment on the field, Van Dijk was ultimately unable to continue the match. He had to be retired in the 12th minute and was replaced by Joe Gomez.
The match itself was a 2-2 draw. While Everton remains at the top of the Premier League standings with 13 points from 5 games. Liverpool are in third place with 10 points.
Returning to Virgil van Dijk, the Dutch center-back must go up to the operating table. That’s because the ligaments in his knee were torn.
“Liverpool can confirm that Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery for the knee injury suffered in Saturday’s game against Everton which ended 202,” read a statement from Liverpool on its official website.
“The ligament in the center’s knee was damaged after an incident involving Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after six minutes at Goodison Park.”
Liverpool did not explain in detail how long it took for Van Dijk to be out due to knee surgery he had to undergo. However, the recovery process after ACL surgery usually takes several months.
 Virgil van Dijk suffers a serious injury (AP / Peter Byrne) |
Former Liverpool center-back Jamie Carragher commented on this. For him, the Reds will lose a lot when they lose Virgil van Dijk.
“He was an important player to win the Premier League title last season and also the Champions League. Now that van Dijk is injured, what can Liverpool do?” explained how it was reported Sky sports.
“Then the competition for the title will be more open. Liverpool will find it more difficult to defend the title,” he continued.
Jamie Carragher said Liverpool must also buy new players immediately, to be precise, a new center-back in the winter transfer market in January. For the sake of power, replace the role of Virgil van Dijk first.
“Inevitably, Liverpool will have to find a central later,” he concluded.
The highlights of the Everton vs Liverpool duel can be seen on Mola TV via the link this.
Watch video “Van Dijk said why Liverpool is hard to break“
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