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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
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Image Credits: Twitter/@LFC - 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.
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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