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Virgil van Dijk ‘could be out for the remainder of the SEASON after sustaining an ACL injury to his knee after a horror challenge from Jordan Pickford’ in Liverpool’s Merseyside derby at Everton
- Virgil Van Dijk was retired after a challenge from Everton’s Jordan Pickford
- The terror challenge went unpunished by referee and VAR during the 2-2 draw
- Van Dijk has reportedly suffered an injury that could rule him out for the year.
- The news would be a severe blow to Liverpool’s Premier League title defense.
Virgil Van Dijk could miss the rest of the season after he reportedly suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the Merseyside derby.
The Dutchman was forced to retire after a terrifying challenge from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Everton.
And has been reported by be in sports that Van Dijk could be out for a year, in what would be a major blow to Liverpool’s title defense aspirations.
Virgil Van Dijk could miss the season due to injury against Everton
Jordan Pickford somehow went unpunished for this reckless challenge to Liverpool’s central defender
Van Dijk was replaced by Joe Gomez, and the Dutchman was able to walk off the field.
Presenter Richard Keys said: ‘The information that we’re getting is that the ACL has been done and if that’s the case, well, I’m saying it’s over, with the Jordan Pickford incident, and it will miss seven to eight. months if so. the case.’
It is reported that after the match, Van Dijk was taken to hospital for a knee scan along with midfielder Thiago.
The Spaniard, who made his first start since arriving from Bayern Munich, was at the end of a brutal challenge from Richarlison, who unlike Pickford was sent off for his dangerous tackle.
An injury to Van Dijk would be a serious blow to Liverpool’s hopes of retaining their title.
The extent of Thiago’s injury has yet to be reported, but the midfielder also complained about his knee.
Van Dijk’s possible ACL injury would be a major blow to Liverpool’s chances of retaining the Premier League.
He would leave the side of Jurgen Klopp with just two senior center-backs in Joe Gomez and Joel Matip, who have had their fair share of injury problems in recent seasons.
Liverpool also have midfielder Fabinho, who has played defense on a number of occasions, including the recent 2-0 win over Chelsea.
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