Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk has successfully undergone knee surgery after he damaged ligaments against Everton and manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday that he is looking for solutions in defence with Fabinho also sidelined with injury. Van Dijk was injured in the 2-2 draw earlier this month when he was at the receiving end of a reckless challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
The club did not give a timeframe on his return, with the Dutch defender potentially ruled out for the rest of the season due to the nature of the injury. “The surgery was successful, which is really good, the best news we could get,” Klopp told reporters ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match against West Ham United. “He’s as good as can be… It’s clear to say he’s a quick healer and a pain-coper.” Midfielder Fabinho, who has been slotting into the back four in Van Dijk’s absence, suffered a hamstring injury against Midtjylland on Tuesday and is unavailable. “It is intense and hectic, like December but every month. So we have to make these decisions.” Klopp concluded.
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