January 5, according to The Times, Liverpool is worried that Van Dijk may miss the next game due to a hamstring injury
months, and therefore missed the Champions League knockout match with Real Madrid.
Liverpool’s 1-3 loss to Brentford on Monday saw Van Dijk substituted at half-time due to an injury and The Times said the player had been sent for a specialist diagnosis, meaning Liverpool feared Van Dijk could be out.
weeks.
This season, injuries have largely affected Liverpool. Currently, Dias and Jota are facing long-term absences in the team.
In the January game, Liverpool will also face Brighton and Chelsea in the Premier League. The three teams are very close in the standings.
The first leg between Liverpool and Real Madrid will be played on February 22.