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English Premier League: Liverpool's defensive talisman Virgil van Dijk to undergo knee surgery
Van Dijk had hobbled off the field in the 11th minute of Liverpool's 2-2 derby draw against Everton after a wild challenge from keeper Jordan Pickford
- Liverpool's star defender Virgil van Djik is set to undergo knee surgery after getting injured in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Everton on Saturday (Oct 17).
- Van Dijk had hobbled off the field in the 11th minute against Everton after a wild challenge from keeper Jordan Pickford.
- This will come as a huge blow to EPL champions Liverpool's title defense - they have already looked dismal at the back in this new season.
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Image Credits: Twitter/@LFC Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk has damaged knee ligaments and is set to undergo surgery after he was injured in Saturday`s Merseyside derby draw against Everton, the Premier League club confirmed on Sunday.
The Dutch defender was substituted early in the game when Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford made a reckless challenge in the box, which left Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp fuming.
"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.
"The centre back damaged knee ligaments following an incident involving Blues goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after six minutes at Goodison Park."
The club did not specify a timescale for the 29-year-old defender`s return to action.
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