Virgil van Dijk injury could accelerate Manchester United's transfer plans
manchestereveningnews.co.ukstraight to your inbox every day, freeLiverpool fans received the news they were dreading on Sunday after the severity of Virgil van Dijk's injury was confirmed.The Dutchman started Saturday's Merseyside derby against Everton but left the field after just 11 minutes following a challenge from Jordan Pickford.England's No.1 rushed out following a corner and collided with the Liverpool defender but no penalty was awarded by Michael Oliver or VAR official David Coote.Van Dijk was unable to continue and scans revealed on Sunday that he suffered anterior cruciate ligament damage that would require surgery, potentially ruling him out for the remainder of the season.The injury deals a significant blow to Liverpool's hopes of retaining the Premier.
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