Virgil van Dijk is likely to miss a large portion of the 2020-21 season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury against Everton on October 17. Surgery will rule out the Dutch defender for at least six months, although Liverpool are reportedly reluctant to put a timeline on his return to action.
In the absence of their talismanic defender, Jurgen Klopp has been left with only two senior center-backs, Joel Matip and Joe Gomez. Matip’s absence due to injury has forced Klopp to play Fabinho and Joe Gomez at the heart of Liverpool’s defense.
Adam Lallana believes Liverpool have the quality and depth to cope with Virgil van Dijk’s absence
Many pundits and former Liverpool players have urged the club to dip into the transfer market as soon as it opens in January. Ben White, Conor Coady and Dayot Upamecano are just some of the defenders that have been linked with a move to Liverpool in recent weeks.
Lallana, however, believes the club are well-stocked to cope without their best defender.
Liverpool’s woes in defense have intensified after Fabinho suffered an injury during last night’s European clash. Youngster Rhys Williams impressed when he came on as a substitute, and may now be in line for action in the weekend against West Ham.
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