When you saw him pummelled to the ground your heart sank. As Liverpool’s dynamite hit the ground and collided with Jordan Pickford Reds supporters all over the world knew there was trouble. To play without Virgil Van Dijk was unfathomable.
This was the indomitable Van Dijk. The ever reliable spine of the team. Without him Liverpool were vulnerable. They were a lion turned into a fox. They are no longer mauling opponents to shreds but rather just scavenging for points.
Sadly despite initially coping okay, the Reds have undeniably missed Virgil Van Dijk’s presence and influence in the team.
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His leadership and commanding of the backline were clearly pivotal to the club’s success.
Liverpool need Virgil Van Dijk.
Without him the Reds have been frail at the back. And opposition attacks have been able to easily exploit the Reds weakness.
The consensus has mainly been that this season is over for Virgil Van Dijk. It is hard to recover from such grave and serious injuries.
However there have been murmurs and whispers about a potential return.
And the latest reports could confirm that shocking update.
According to the Liverpool Echo Virgil Van Dijk has returned to Merseyside and the Reds’ training complex to continue his rehabilitation from the injury. That’s a sign that the Dutchman could be on the mend.
And maybe just maybe, even though Jurgen Klopp is reluctant to put a time frame on it, the Dutchman could in fact return to the Reds’ starting line-up before the season draws to an end.
His return would be a huge boost for the club. One that could help transform their entire season.
Of course the news should be taken with caution, Van Dijk could still have set-backs and the most important part is making sure he fully recovers so the Reds must not rush him back too soon.
The medical staff will be all too aware of that.
Supporters meanwhile will be keeping their fingers crossed.
The joy and the delight seeing Van Dijk back on the pitch would be incredible. Just thinking of the moment puts a smile on your face.
Liverpool’s number 4 to return and bring the club out of turmoil. The superhero story we want. The saviour of 2021 we need.
Do you think Virgil Van Dijk will play again this season?