Liverpool Van Dijk injury : Why was Van Dijk missing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22

Liverpool lineup vs Crystal Palace
Liverpool lineup vs Crystal Palace

Liverpool dominated the Magpies with van Dijk missing, as Alley Sport discovers “Liverpool Van Dijk injury” and the speculation of why didn’t the Dutch defender start.

Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22
Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk missing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22. Image Credits- Football 365

Liverpool recorded their 2000th victory in English top-flight against Newcastle United, as the Magpies failed to beat Liverpool on their 26th attempt at Anfield. Controversy shrouded Diogo Jota’s goal, but Liverpool secured their points with a smashing hit by Alexander-Arnold, with Jurgen Klopp surprising with the non-selection of their talismanic defender- Virgil van Dijk.

Liverpool vs Newcastle United Match Insights

Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22
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Liverpool were in sublime form yet again, as they had a thumping victory over the Magpies in an electrifying atmosphere at Anfield. Mo Salah, Diogo Jota and Trent Alexander-Arnold scored wonderful goals, as the Kops faced an early scare with a trademark Jonjo Shelvey goal. With this victory, Liverpool move within 1 point of league leaders Manchester City, as the title race heats up.

Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22
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Liverpool Van Dijk injury?

Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22
Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22. Image Credits- Reuters

A sudden COVID-19 outbreak has hit several Premier League clubs, with Manchester United, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Watford being a few clubs whose fixtures were postponed this week. Liverpool face a suspected positive case for Virgil van Dijk, Curtis Jones and Fabinho, resulting in the trio not featuring against Newcastle United. Van Dijk missed the last season post a leg break, and looks to be back for Liverpool in a matter of weeks.

Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22
Liverpool Van Dijk injury: Why was Van Dijk not playing against Newcastle United: Premier League 2021/22. Image Credits- Football 365

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