Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk Injury Update: Latest News and Return Timeline
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering an ACL injury in the Merseyside derby.
The Dutch defender was forced off in the first half of Liverpool's 2-0 win over Everton on Sunday, and scans have since confirmed the extent of the damage.
Van Dijk is one of Liverpool's most important players, and his absence is a major blow to the club's hopes of winning the Premier League title this season.
Here is a timeline of the latest news and updates on van Dijk's injury:
- Sunday, October 18: Van Dijk suffers ACL injury in Merseyside derby.
- Monday, October 19: Liverpool confirm van Dijk will miss the rest of the season.
- Tuesday, October 20: Van Dijk undergoes successful surgery.
- Wednesday, October 21: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says van Dijk is "a massive blow" to the team.
- Thursday, October 22: Liverpool fans show their support for van Dijk with a banner at Anfield.
- Friday, October 23: Van Dijk thanks Liverpool fans for their support.
Van Dijk's injury is a major setback for Liverpool, but the club is determined to cope without him.
Klopp has said that he will not sign a replacement for van Dijk in January, and that he has faith in the players he has at his disposal.
Liverpool are currently top of the Premier League table, and they will be hoping to maintain their title challenge without van Dijk.
