Virgil van Dijk is set to miss Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City at Anfield today.
Virgil van Dijk is set to miss Liverpool’s Premier League showdown with Manchester City at Anfield today.
The ECHO understands that the £75million centre-back has been hampered by a tight hamstring and is unlikely to be risked against the leaders.
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Jurgen Klopp will not risk the £75million defender against the Premier League leaders as he has a tight hamstring
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Van Dijk’s absence represents a major blow for the Reds as they look to inflict a first league defeat of the season on Pep Guardiola’s side.
Virgil van Dijk enjoyed a dream debut for the club following his January move from Southampton when he nodded home a late winner in the FA Cup tie against Everton at
Anfield last week.
If the Dutchman does miss the 4.00pm kick-off, Dejan Lovren is likely to replace him alongside Joel Matip against City .
Van Dijk’s potential injury will be a massive blow to the hosts as they look to end City’s Premier League undefeated run.