In short news Liverpool today, we have the latest for the Reds still awaiting news on the health of Virgil van Dijk, a legend of Liverpool has slammed the VAR officials for decisions during the Merseyside Derby and plus. The central Virgil van Dijk is ready for a long season on the bench, as it is set to undergo surgery on his injured knee. The Dutchman has suffered a grade three tear to the anterior cruciate ligament, with Liverpool still not putting a timeline for recovery.
Van Dijk was the victim of a terrible challenge of Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford from the start in the Merseyside Derby in the Premier League on Saturday.
Although he managed to walk off the court, post comments Jurgen Klopp parties indicated that Liverpool could be without star center of defense for a while yet. Van Dijk was taken to a knee specialist today, with fears of the Reds confirmed on his injury. With Van Dijk now out for a long period of time, Liverpool will start a Premier League without the Dutchman for the first time since January 2018.