Jurgen Klopp, who has been in contact with the Dutchman as he continues his recovery. The £80m man has been ruled out for the season after being the receiver of a nasty challenge in the Merseyside derby in October.
The Liverpool defender suffered knee ligament damage - one of the worst injuries a footballer can face - that required surgery.
After his successful operation, there now awaits to painstakingly long recovery period that can last anywhere past 10 months.
In short, it has seen Van Dijk's season effectively ruled out with little chance of a comeback. There could even be the more pressing issue of long-term damage and that when he is back, he may not be the titan of a player he had been.And while Klopp has stated that Van Dijk is.
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