The old man showed how to help coach Klopp replace Van Dijk

Liverpool have faced the danger of losing Van Dijk in the long run after the Dutchman was injured in the Merseyside derby against Everton over the weekend. The player was substituted early in the first half after Jordan Pickford’s dangerous tackle. However, the English goalkeeper did not have to receive a red card after the referee consulted the VAR.

Liverpool confirmed that Van Dijk had damaged his cruciate ligament and needed surgery. However, it is not possible to determine how long Van Dijk will have to sit. But the 29-year-old midfielder is sure to have to retire in the coming months.

Many people began to rule out defending the Liverpool throne after the team lost Van Dijk. But Glen Johnson has presented coach Klopp with a solution which is to use Fabinho in the central role of defense.

“Personally, I think Fabinho will have a place in defense. We saw him do that a few weeks ago and he was the best player of the game. As long as Fabinho maintains that level, I don’t think defense is too big of a problem.

The teams will continue to respect Liverpool. So your defense won’t press very often. They need downline players who can spread the ball and Fabinho is the one to do it. He plays very well with his feet and is used to playing in the center of the field.

Of course, Liverpool will want to enter the games with the presence of Van Dijk. But Fabinho is not a bad substitute.