Liverpool Defender Joel Matip Joins Injury List
It is another bad news for Liverpool’s defence as their injury worries continue to increase. Cameroon international Joel Matip has joined Van Dijk now in the injury list ahead of their trip to face Ajax in the Champions League. Matip was one of three players to pick up an injury against Everton on Saturday.
Midfielder Fabinho is expected to partner Joe Gomez at the back. Midfielder Thiago also misses out after injuring his knee and goalkeeper Alisson remains on the sidelines. Van Dijk suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the Merseyside derby after a challenge by Everton’s Jordan Pickford.
According to the head coach, he said: “We know our vice-captain and best centre-back in the world is not playing for us for a long time.” “We will try to find solutions, but I have no idea how they will look.”
Ajax manager Erik Ten Hag has, however, said Van Dijk’s absence won’t change how his side approaches the game. the Dutchman said: “At the end of the day it is about who is still playing. It’s not going to be a different Liverpool, they always play the same.” “The quality of Man A can switch to Man B, the whole team won’t change because Virgil Van Dijk isn’t present.
