Liverpool given shocking new Virgil Van Dijk update
By Bence Bocsak
Supporters will remember the eerie day all too vividly. The cataclysmic moment when everything seemed to fall apart. They will still be reeling from its outcome. The injustice which occurred has made the fans speculate on conspiracies. But most importantly Virgil Van Dijk’s injury has led to Liverpool dire dip in form and the reason why a Premier League title challenge is looking unlikely.
The Dutchman was the linchpin of the side after all. Van Dijk was the glue which kept everything together. The perfect diamond at the back. The impenetrable wall who was unstoppable. Attackers feared him. Opponents knew the game was over before it even began.
In his absence, Klopp’s side have not looked the same. The Reds’ defensive frailties have been obvious and something which has been of great concern.
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With only little time left in the window, it is unlikely that the club will find a long term solution.
Liverpool have missed Virgil Van Dijk.
So all hope rests on the return of their master. The star who figure who has mastered the art of defending.
And while reports in the past have claimed it would be unlikely for the Dutchman to play again this season, Jurgen Klopp’s side may have been handed a boost.
According to the Mirror via the Star, Van Dijk could return as early as April, which would make him available for a potentially crucial period of the Reds’ season.
Of course with the injury that Van Dijk picked up the fans will need to be cautious and they cannot afford to be overly optimistic.
The Dutchman may need time to get back into match fitness and he will certainly not be the same player he was before he picked up the injury right away.
Van Dijk will need patience. This season may yet come too early for him despite the positive signs.
One thing the club will be eager to avoid is further complications. With the best specialist working on the Dutchman’s recovery he will be given all the help and tools to come back fitter than ever.
With Virgil Van Dijk’s return, Liverpool will be hoping they will be able to overcome the challenges that they have incurred this season already.
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