Liverpool have revealed Virgil van Dijk has undergone successful surgery on his knee after his recent injury.
Van Dijk has undergone successful surgery on the knee injury that could see him miss the rest of the 2020/21 season.
The Dutchman damaged his ligaments in the Merseyside derby on October 17 following a challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Van Dijk had a planned operation on Friday to repair the damage, Liverpool announced.
“The Liverpool defender’s planned operation took place in London and was conducted successfully,” a statement on their website read.
“Van Dijk will now immediately focus on the beginning of his rehabilitation with the support of the Reds’ medical department. No timeframe has been placed on the Dutchman’s return to action.”
The former Southampton was the star of Liverpool’s title charge last term, scoring five goals as he played in all 38 league games last season.
The absence of Van Dijk has been further compounded by injuries to team-mates Joel Matip and Fabinho, the latter having been pushed back to play in defense due to a lack of alternative options available to Jurgen Klopp.
Brazilian Fabinho came off with a hamstring issue during the first half of the Champions League victory over Midtjylland on Tuesday.
Youngster Rhys Williams came on to partner Joe Gomez and could be set for a Premier League debut when Liverpool host West Ham on Saturday.
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