Klopp seeking solutions after Van Dijk surgery, Fabinho injury
4 years, 1 month ago

Klopp seeking solutions after Van Dijk surgery, Fabinho injury

The Hindu  

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk has successfully undergone knee surgery after he damaged ligaments against Everton and manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday that he is looking for solutions in defence with Fabinho also sidelined with injury. READ| “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. 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. READ| Rhys Williams, 19, replaced Fabinho for the last hour and Klopp said he could be an option along with Nathaniel Phillips and Billy Koumetio, who have both been training with the senior squad.

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Liverpool handed a huge boost as star player returns home early from international duty ahead of a HUGE two weeks
1 month ago

Liverpool handed a huge boost as star player returns home early from international duty ahead of a HUGE two weeks

Daily Mail  

Captain Virgil van Dijk and midfielder Frenkie de Jong have both been released from international duty this week and will not travel for the Netherlands' last Nations League group game against Bosnia & Herzegovina, coach Ronald Koeman said. Both De Jong and Van Dijk played in Saturday's 4-0 win over Hungary in Amsterdam which secured second place in the group …

Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract
7 months ago

Virgil van Dijk will not lose focus at Liverpool despite nearing end of contract

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is still waiting …

Virgil van Dijk reveals making sacrifices to stay fit for Liverpool
1 year, 9 months ago

Virgil van Dijk reveals making sacrifices to stay fit for Liverpool

New York Times  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has opened up on the challenges of playing at the highest level and the sacrifices he has to make to stay fit. Van Dijk opened the scoring in Wednesday night’s 2-0 win over Wolves to move Liverpool closer to the top four. GO DEEPER Van Dijk makes Liverpool better - here's how they can cope …

Liverpool’s Van Dijk set to be sidelined for over a month: Klopp
1 year, 11 months ago

Liverpool’s Van Dijk set to be sidelined for over a month: Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will be sidelined for over a month due to a hamstring injury, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Friday. It just now happened, it was one sprint too much.” Van Dijk’s last lengthy layoff came in the 2020-21 season, during a period in which Liverpool’s defensive resources were depleted by injuries to Joe Gomez and Joel …

Virgil van Dijk NOT haunted by injury after missing out on Euro 2020
2 years, 3 months ago

Virgil van Dijk NOT haunted by injury after missing out on Euro 2020

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk is refusing to 'focus' on not getting injured in the lead up to the World Cup this winter despite him missing Euro 2020, Holland's last major tournament. That serious injury ended his hopes of being involved in Euro 2020 but Van Dijk believes worrying about injuries means he is 'going to have issues'. Virgil van Dijk is …

Liverpool waiting on Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk injury updates
2 years, 7 months ago

Liverpool waiting on Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk injury updates

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah and Virgil Van Dijk …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk: More to come from me
3 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk: More to come from me

The Hindu  

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is happy with his return from a lengthy injury layoff but the Netherlands international said there is still room for improvement as he tries to rediscover his best form. A serious knee injury sidelined Van Dijk for most of last season and this year's European Championship, from which the Netherlands were eliminated in the last-16 …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk needs to be rotated, says midfielder James Milner
3 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk needs to be rotated, says midfielder James Milner

The Hindu  

Liverpool will need to carefully manage centre-back Virgil van Dijk's playing time following the Netherlands international's return from a lengthy injury layoff, midfielder James Milner said. A serious knee injury kept Van Dijk sidelined for most of last season and this year's European Championship, from which the Netherlands was eliminated in the last-16 by the Czech Republic. Liverpool's defensive linchpin …

Liverpool's Klopp says Van Dijk fit, Keita fine after club return
3 years, 3 months ago

Liverpool's Klopp says Van Dijk fit, Keita fine after club return

The Hindu  

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has shaken off a minor ankle injury sustained while on duty with the Netherlands and will be available for their Premier League visit to Leeds United this weekend, manager Jurgen Klopp said on Thursday. Knee surgery kept Van Dijk sidelined for most of last season and this year's European Championship where the Netherlands was eliminated …

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk extends contract till 2025
3 years, 4 months ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk extends contract till 2025

The Hindu  

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk has signed a new long-term deal, the Premier League club said on Friday, with the Netherlands international set to be at Anfield until 2025. READ : Reborn Lukaku returns to Chelsea at peak of his powers "Since day one when I joined the club, I felt so much appreciation from the fans and from my …

Virgil Van Dijk looking really good on return from injury, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp
3 years, 5 months ago

Virgil Van Dijk looking really good on return from injury, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp

The Hindu  

Virgil Van Dijk is looking "really good" as the Liverpool defender returns from the knee injury that forced him to miss most of last season, says Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool surrendered the Premier League title to Manchester City after major injuries to Van Dijk and several other defenders. Van Dijk's fellow centre-backs Joe Gomez and Joel Matip were sidelined …

The other knee injury that made Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk think again about the Euros
3 years, 7 months ago

The other knee injury that made Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk think again about the Euros

New York Times  

Deep down, Virgil van Dijk must have known his season would end like this after leaving Goodison Park in an ambulance. He had marched around the pitch that autumn afternoon trying to show he was still in control but apparently, as soon as he sat down in the temporary changing rooms of the Park End, Liverpool’s staff would have been …

Van Dijk to skip Euros to focus on knee rehab
3 years, 7 months ago

Van Dijk to skip Euros to focus on knee rehab

The Hindu  

Liverpool and Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk said he has made the difficult decision to skip next month's European Championship in a bid to fully recover from his season-ending knee injury. Van Dijk, who was injured in the Premier League Merseyside derby against Everton in October, has been sidelined ever since after undergoing surgery and the 29-year-old said he was …

Klopp urges caution on Van Dijk recovery as Euro 2020 looms
3 years, 7 months ago

Klopp urges caution on Van Dijk recovery as Euro 2020 looms

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp dampened hopes of Virgil van Dijk playing for the Netherlands at the European Championship, saying it will be “very, very tight” whether the defender can be fit in time. The Dutch center back posted a video of himself doing some light jogging, prompting questions of Klopp about Van Dijk's potential readiness for Euro 2020 which kicks …

Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp
3 years, 9 months ago

Liverpool duo Van Dijk, Gomez unlikely to play in Euros - Klopp

The Hindu  

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he does not expect central defenders Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez to be fit enough to play in the rescheduled European Championship in June and July. Dutch international Van Dijk hurt his knee following a poor challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in October and needed surgery, while Gomez also underwent a knee operation …

EPL: Alisson, Fabinho set to return for Liverpool against Chelsea
3 years, 9 months ago

EPL: Alisson, Fabinho set to return for Liverpool against Chelsea

The Hindu  

Liverpool will have Brazilian duo Alisson Becker and Fabinho back for Thursday's Premier League clash against Chelsea, manager Juergen Klopp said, as the Merseyside club look to step up their bid to finish among the Champions League places. Goalkeeper Alisson was granted compassionate leave following the sudden death of his father last week and subsequently missed the 2-0 win over …

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk seen kicking a ball for the first time since horror knee injury
3 years, 11 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk seen kicking a ball for the first time since horror knee injury

Daily Mail  

Virgil van Dijk was spotted kicking a ball for the first time since his horror knee injury in a boost to Liverpool's title hopes this season. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk was seen kicking a ball for the first time since his horrific knee injury Van Dijk has been out since October since injuring his knee in a derby versus Everton …

WATCH - Liverpool vs Tottenham: Mourinho downplays severity of the Reds' injury list
4 years ago

WATCH - Liverpool vs Tottenham: Mourinho downplays severity of the Reds' injury list

The Hindu  

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho downplayed the severity of Liverpool’s list of absentees ahead of the teams’ top-of-the-table match in the Premier League, saying on Tuesday the champion’s only “big injury” is Virgil van Dijk. Which is Van Dijk.” Tottenham headed into the 13th round of games in first place, ahead of Liverpool on goal difference, after going 11 games unbeaten …

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: England defender Joe Gomez undergoes surgery, Liverpool face shortage in defense

Firstpost  

Joe Gomez will miss England’s friendly against the Republic of Ireland on Thursday and Nations League matches against Belgium and Iceland. Liverpool: Joe Gomez faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery to repair a tendon in his left knee, leaving Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with even more limited options at center back. “The issue was isolated to …

Premier League: Liverpool announce successful knee surgery for Virgil van Dijk
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Liverpool announce successful knee surgery for Virgil van Dijk

Firstpost  

Premier League champions Liverpool would not say how long the 29-year-old central defender would be out. London: Virgil van Dijk has undergone successful knee surgery and will begin rehabilitation, Premier League champions Liverpool said on Friday. Van Dijk, who was pivotal in both Liverpool’s Champions League success in 2019 and their title triumph last season, suffered cruciate ligament damage after …

Great Liverpool season then an ACL injury? Tom Hill knows Van Dijk’s pain
4 years, 1 month ago

Great Liverpool season then an ACL injury? Tom Hill knows Van Dijk’s pain

New York Times  

If Virgil van Dijk is looking for someone who knows what he’s going through as he recovers from surgery, he won’t have to look far. He’s very focused on what’s ahead of him.” Hill scores against Manchester City’s under-18s last season during an impressive campaign The operation to repair damage is no different for an 18-year-old than it would be …

Premier League: Liverpool trying not to rush players back to action despite injury crisis, says boss Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Liverpool trying not to rush players back to action despite injury crisis, says boss Jurgen Klopp

Firstpost  

Brazilian midfielder Fabinho, filling in for the absent Virgil van Dijk and Joel Matip in central defence, limped off in the first half of Tuesday’s Champions League match against Midtjylland with a muscle issue. London: Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said it was vital not to rush players back from injury too soon despite the hectic schedule as he juggles with …

Liverpool's Defensive Injury Troubles Mount as Fabinho Joins Virgil Van Dijk on Sidelines
4 years, 1 month ago

Liverpool's Defensive Injury Troubles Mount as Fabinho Joins Virgil Van Dijk on Sidelines

News 18  

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp suffered another injury blow with Brazilian Fabinho joining Virgil van Dijk on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury in Tuesday’s Champions League win over Midtjylland. “It’s exactly the last thing we needed,” said Klopp, after Fabinho limped off in the first-half of the 2-0 win. With centre back Joel Matip also ruled out with …

Liverpool Can Deal With Virgil Van Dijk Absence, Says Jordan Henderson
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Can Deal With Virgil Van Dijk Absence, Says Jordan Henderson

News 18  

Liverpool have the quality in their squad to deal with the absence through injury of influential centre back Virgil van Dijk, said skipper Jordan Henderson said. Defender Van Dijk damaged knee ligaments after a tackle by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park last Saturday. Writing in Liverpool’s matchday programme for Saturday’s Premier League game against …

MICAH RICHARDS: Virgil van Dijk will bounce back from injury to become world's best defender again
4 years, 2 months ago

MICAH RICHARDS: Virgil van Dijk will bounce back from injury to become world's best defender again

Daily Mail  

My heart is with him because the torment of being unable to play is unreal Virgil van Dijk is being robbed of six to eight months of his career due to injury Sportsmail's Micah Richards is back with his weekly column and has had his say on Virgil van Dijk's serious knee injury Pain will not have been Virgil van …

Liverpool duo Alisson and Thiago Alcantara could make rapid returns from injury this weekend
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool duo Alisson and Thiago Alcantara could make rapid returns from injury this weekend

Daily Mail  

Alisson Becker is ahead of schedule in his bid to overcome a shoulder problem and is nearing a return to action. Though it is touch-and-go as to whether he will be able to face Sheffield United on Saturday evening, Alisson is likely to be in action soon and that will come as huge boost for Jurgen Klopp, whose side have …

Ancelotti defends Pickford after challenge on Van Dijk
4 years, 2 months ago

Ancelotti defends Pickford after challenge on Van Dijk

The Hindu  

Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti came to the defense of Jordan Pickford on Thursday after criticism of the goalkeeper for his role in the serious injury sustained by Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk. Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has described Pickford’s challenge as stupid and said the goalkeeper “didn’t care what happened” when he went to tackle Van Dijk. Read: Asked about …

Fabinho reveals Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told him to step up in Van Dijk's absence
4 years, 2 months ago

Fabinho reveals Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told him to step up in Van Dijk's absence

Daily Mail  

Fabinho has revealed how Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has ordered him to step up following Virgil van Dijk's horror knee injury. The 26-year-old Fabinho produced a magnificent display at Ajax in the Champions League on Wednesday, dropping back into defence and partnering Joe Gomez in Dutchman Van Dijk's absence. As well as producing a string of crucial tackles and blocks, …

Premier League: Liverpool will wait for Virgil van Dijk like a good wife for a jailed husband, says Jurgen Klopp
4 years, 2 months ago

Premier League: Liverpool will wait for Virgil van Dijk like a good wife for a jailed husband, says Jurgen Klopp

Firstpost  

Van Dijk was on the end of a shocking challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in Saturday’s 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby London: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said supporting Virgil van Dijk is his priority after the talismanic Dutch defender suffered cruciate knee ligament damage that will likely end his season. Van Dijk was on the end of a …

Liverpool Must Sign Defender to Replace Injured Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Must Sign Defender to Replace Injured Virgil Van Dijk: Jamie Carragher

News 18  

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk’s lengthy absence through a knee injury has opened up the Premier League title race and the champions must look to sign a replacement in the January transfer window, former defender Jamie Carragher said. “The big question you’re looking at now is, can Liverpool win the league without Van Dijk there? They lost Lovren before …

Liverpool Star Virgil Van Dijk to Undergo Surgery on Right Knee
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool Star Virgil Van Dijk to Undergo Surgery on Right Knee

News 18  

LIVERPOOL, England: Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on his right knee after damaging ligaments in a challenge by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the Merseyside derby, the Premier League champions said Sunday. Liverpool did not give a timescale on Van Dijk’s absence, but an injury of that nature will likely keep the Netherlands international out for a …

Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk is all-but ruled out for the SEASON with ACL injury
4 years, 2 months ago

Liverpool's Virgil Van Dijk is all-but ruled out for the SEASON with ACL injury

Daily Mail  

LIverpool's worst fears have been realised after they confirmed the devastating news that Virgil van Dijk has suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage. Van Dijk sustained the injury following a dreadful challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during Saturday's Merseyside derby. Virgil van Dijk requires surgery on his knee after damaging his ACL at Everton on Saturday The Dutchman was involved …

Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool
4 years, 2 months ago

Van Dijk injury causes concern for frustrated Liverpool

The Independent  

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