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Date of publication: Sunday, October 18, 2020 8:34
Liverpool’s talisman Virgil van Dijk could be out for seven to eight months after sustaining an ACL injury against Everton.
Van Dijk got hurt in a reckless challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the first half of 2-2 Merseyside draw on Saturday.
The Dutch defender was unable to continue and will have a scan, along with Thiago Alcantara, who also suffered a knee injury.
“Virgil played, I don’t know how many games in a row, he plays in pain, but he couldn’t keep playing,” Klopp said.
“That’s not good.”
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Liverpool’s claims for a penalty for the incident were rejected as Van Dijk was ruled out of play before Pickford collided with him.
“It was a clear penalty that I saw and then we saw the flag being raised. I thought they would still look at the foul, but that didn’t happen, ”Klopp said.
“I don’t mean that Jordan Pickford wanted to do it. But it is not a challenge that a goalkeeper can do in the area ”.
The Reds are now sweating at the news of their talisman, but according to beIN Sports it’s not good news.
The information about Virgil van Dijk’s injury is that he has had his anterior cruciate ligament done and will be out for the better part of 7/8 months. #awlfc [bein sports]
– Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) October 17, 2020
They announced at halftime of the Manchester City-Arsenal clash: “The information we are getting is that his ACL has been done and if that’s the case he will be out for the better part of seven or eight months.
That remains unconfirmed by Liverpool, at this time. But if correct, it will take a toll on Liverpool’s hopes of defending the Premier League title.
Liverpool demands VAR investigation
Liverpool have reportedly sought clarification from the Premier League on their use of VAR after two controversial incidents in their 2-2 draw with Everton, both against them.
Manager Jurgen Klopp He was furious that Jordan Henderson’s potential winner in overtime against 10 men was ruled out by a barely noticeable offside decision against Sadio Mane.
Nor could he explain how Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was not sacked and awarded an early penalty for a knee-high tackle on Virgil Van Dijk.
Pickford escaped punishment when Van Dijk was offside in preparation. Although it is understood that VAR official David Coote did not subsequently verify a possible red card. That was despite having the power to do so, after ruling on the first offense.
Liverpool have reportedly questioned the lack of scrutiny of Pickford’s challenge over Van Dijk.
In addition, they have also asked for clarity on which part of Mane’s body was considered offside. And also the moment when VAR decided to freeze the frame.
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