Virgil van Dijk
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Joe Gomez to miss majority of 2020-21 season after undergoing knee surgery
Liverpool have confirmed that defender Joe Gomez underwent successful knee surgery on Thursday morning, which is likely to rule him out for most of the season. The Reds defender suffered an injury during training with the England national team whilst on international duty this week, with early reports claiming the 23-year-old had suffered a “serious”…
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Trent Alexander-Arnold injury: Reds defender to miss ‘around 4 weeks’
Trent Alexander-Arnold is set to be sidelined for around for weeks after he was forced off the pitch in the second half of the Reds’ 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Liverpool’s terrible luck with injuries this season continued on Sunday afternoon as Trent Alexander-Arnold suffered a knock against Man City. The Reds right-back pulled up…
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Manchester City vs Liverpool – Preview and Worldwide TV Info
Man City vs Liverpool live streams available – Watch live online as Liverpool take on Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Premier League. Man City vs Liverpool ‣ Premier League ‣ Etihad Stadium ‣ 8 November 2020 ‣ KO: 4.30pm (GMT) Liverpool travel to the Etihad on Sunday afternoon as they look to extend the…
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Fabinho set for short spell on the sidelines with ‘grade 2’ hamstring injury
Liverpool have found out the extent of Fabinho’s injury, with the Brazilian set to miss at least the next three games for the Reds. Fabinho was withdrawn in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland on Tuesday night after pulling up with a muscle injury. He underwent scans on his hamstring on Wednesday,…
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Jurgen Klopp explains problem facing Liverpool as injury crisis worsens
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he won’t rush players back from injury ahead of the Reds’ clash against West Ham this weekend. The Reds are already without Virgil van Dijk, Thiago, Joel Matip, Naby Keita, Kostas Tsimikas and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, with their injury woes further extended during Tuesday night’s 2-0 win over Midtjylland. Fabinho sustained…
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“Last thing we needed” – Jurgen Klopp provides worrying update on Fabinho’s hamstring injury
Liverpool have been dealt another blow in defence as Fabinho suffered a hamstring injury against Midtjylland on Tuesday night. The Brazilian has been a vital member of the Liverpool squad in recent weeks, filling in defence for the injured Virgil van Dijk, who is ruled out for at least the majority of the 2020/21 season.…
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Liverpool vs Midtjylland – Preview and Worldwide TV Info
Liverpool vs Midtjylland live streams available – Watch live online as Liverpool face Midtjylland in the Champions League group stage. Liverpool vs Midtjylland ‣ Champions League (Group D) ‣ Anfield ‣ 27 October 2020 ‣ KO: 8pm (GMT) Liverpool resume their Champions League campaign on Tuesday night, having beaten Ajax 1-0 away from home on…
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Conflicting reports link Liverpool with moves for Dayot Upamecano and Ozan Kabak in January
With Virgil van Dijk sidelined for the season, it’s no surprise to see Liverpool back in the transfer columns ahead of the January transfer window. The Reds are undeniably short in central defence after an ACL injury sustained by Van Dijk against Everton last weekend curtailed the Dutchman’s season. Fabinho has stepped up to fill…
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Jordan Henderson’s brilliantly grounded response to demanding fixture schedule
Jordan Henderson insisted Liverpool are “used to” a taxing fixture list as they earned their second win in 72 hours against Sheffield United. Liverpool had to dig deep following midweek’s win against Ajax as they went 1-0 down inside the opening fifteen minutes against Chris Wilder’s side. Roberto Firmino struck before half time before Diogo…
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Jurgen Klopp on Ajax victory, importance of Fabinho and Sheffield United clash
Jurgen Klopp was pleased with his side after they started their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 away win over Ajax on Wednesday night. The Reds kicked off their European campaign with a solid win against Erik ten Hag’s side, with Nicolas Tagliafico’s own goal from Sadio Mane’s deflected shot enough to seal their first…
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