Liverpool await scan results for Virgil van Dijk

ByAlexander Netherton

Updated 18/10/2020 at 11:29 GMT

Liverpool Virgil van Dijk could be out for the rest of the season, according to reports in the media. The Dutch central defender was a victim of a reckless challenge from Jordan Pickford and there is speculation that he will need surgery on a cruciate ligament injury.

Liverpool are waiting for results of a scan on Virgil van Dijk after he was brought down by a heavy challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

The Dutch international was on the receiving end of a wild lunge from Jordan Pickford that might have resulted in a red card had the defender not been flagged for offside.

However he had to leave the pitch after the challenge and the Daily Mail believes he may not start again this season. The club are now expected to get clarification on the severity of any injury.

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Joel Matip and Joe Gomez would be expected to cover in the event of any extended absence, with both English and international transfer deadlines for the Premier League now passed.

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BeIN sports presenter Richard Keys claimed that Van Dijk had suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which often requires surgery and can take half a year or more to recover from.

Liverpool have asked for reviews by the Premier League on both the challenge from Pickford and also Richarlison's crunching foul on new signing Thiago Alcantara.

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