Tag: Virgil Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk displayed understandable signs of rustiness during his anticipated Liverpool comeback against Hertha Berlin on Thursday. The Netherlands star had underpinned much of the Reds' recent success, taking on an almost totemic status, and his absence was felt last campaign after he suffered a cruciate knee ligament injury during October’s Merseyside derby against Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van Dijk chose to miss the European Championships in a bid to be ready for the new Premier League season, and the player overcame a significant hurdle in his recovery by playing his first game in nine months at the Tivoli Stadion. Real Madrid set price for Arsenal to sign Martin Odegaard Pulisic rates Chelsea’s Premier League title chances ah...

Virgil van Dijk is back in training as the Liverpool defender continues his recovery from the knee injury he suffered in October. The Dutchman has been working on his rehab in Dubai, training at the Nad al Sheba Complex as he works on strengthening his knee and then training with a ball. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); He has been staying in the Middle East since December, undergoing a rigorous training session designed to get him back up to speed since sustaining the injury against Everton. The Reds have taken the step of including Van Dijk in both their squads for the rest of the campaign in the Premier League and Champions League, but it remains to be seen whether or not he plays in either competition. His next phase of his recovery will begin at Li...

Virgil van Dijk has undergone a successful knee surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament damage he sustained in the derby against Everton, Liverpool have confirmed. The defender suffered the injury in a challenge with Everton keeper Jordan Pickford during the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "The Liverpool defender's planned operation took place in London and was conducted successfully," read a club statement. "Van Dijk will now immediately focus on the beginning of his rehabilitation with the support of the Reds' medical department. No timeframe has been placed on the Dutchman's return to action." Liverpool's defensive problems even worsened on Tuesday when makeshift defender Fabinho suffered a hamstring injury in the...

Liverpool have been urged by Jamie Carragher to make am addition to their defense in January in order to improve options after the injury sustained by Virgil van Dijk. The Reds confirmed yesterday that their defensive key player had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Saturday's Merseyside 2-2 derby draw against Everton and would even need surgery. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Van Dijk is now set to miss a considerable proportion of Liverpool's title defence after being hurt following a horror challenge from Everton keeper Jordan Pickford that went unpunished. Such huge blow leaves the likes of Joel Matip and England's Joe Gomez as Jurgen Klopp's only available senior options at the position, while Fabinho cam also fill in as he ...

Liverpool have confirmed that Virgil van Dijk has suffered damage to his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), leaving the player facing a lengthy spell out of football action. Van Dijk suffered the knee injury as a result of a horror challenge from Everton goalie Jordan Pickford in the 2-2 draw in Saturday’s derby. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Dutchman went to hospital on Sunday where he underwent scans to determine the extent of the injury and it has now been confirmed by the club that he has suffered ACL damage. The Netherlands international will now undergo surgery and will face up to eight months on the sidelines, making him unlikely to play any match for Liverpool this campaign. A statement from the club read: “Liverpool FC can confirm Virgil ...

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk could be set to miss the remainder of this Premier League season after injuring his ACL on Saturday. The Dutchman appeared to suffer a nasty hyperextension of his right knee after a poor challenge from Everton goalie Jordan Pickford in the first half of the Merseyside Derby. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The Liverpool star, who is considered to be one of the world's best defenders, appeared in obvious discomfort and had to be replaced by Joe Gomez. Van Dijk was sent to a nearby hospital for scans to determine the extent of the injury and, per the beIn Sports broadcast, the player has injured the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his right knee - and this could rule him out of action for up to eight months. Should ...