Now the German must find a solution to the huge hole left in his defence without the chance to dip into the transfer market with the window not open again until January. We want to keep that unbeaten run going and building towards that bigger picture at the end of the season.". Everton forward Calvert-Lewin said he was disappointed not to make it five wins out five since the start of the season. "It was probably the best away game since I was at Liverpool," he said. Get unlimited access to The Straits Times and more at S$ 0.99/month. "No specific timescale is being placed upon his return to action at this stage." Without the Brazilian in goal, Klopp's men have conceded nine times in their last two matches, including a historic 7-2 humiliation as Aston Villa two weeks ago. I would be more happy if we win but I wanted to see a response and see the team we were before.". Van Dijk has been pivotal to Liverpool's resurgence under Jurgen Klopp since making a then world record £75 million move for a defender from Southampton in January 2018. LIVERPOOL: Jurgen Klopp hailed his "dominant" Liverpool side after they were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw against Everton on Saturday (Oct 17) when captain Jordan Henderson had a stoppage-time winner ruled out for offside. meREWARDS lets you get coupon deals, and earn cashback when you complete surveys, dine, travel and shop with our partners. Until we resolve the issues, subscribers need not log in to access ST Digital articles. ", SPH Digital News / Copyright © 2020 Singapore Press Holdings Ltd. Co. Regn. The Daily Mail have also reported on the contact with Watford, but they claim Sarr was valued at over £50 million, a figure Liverpool are right to turn away from. , contact was made with Watford earlier this week regarding a potential deal for Ismaila Sarr. The report claims Liverpool got in touch with the player, who was one of the stars of the Hornets season despite the club’s relegation from the Premier League. Premier League leaders Everton were reduced to 10 men when Richarlison was sent off late on for a high tackle but then earned a reprieve when Henderson's goal was ruled out for the tightest of offside decisions against Sadio Mane. also reported on the contact with Watford, but they claim Sarr was valued at over £50 million, a figure Liverpool are right to turn away from. Liverpool have reportedly asked the Premier League for clarification on the use of VAR as not only was Pickford not dismissed, but Jordan Henderson's late winner was ruled out for a dubious offside against Sadio Mane on review. "Van Dijk was required to be substituted and further assessment on the injury has revealed an operation will be needed. LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 14:  (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Fantasista/Getty Images). But a log-in is still required for our PDFs. Mediacorp Pte Ltd. All rights reserved. "I'm disappointed we didn't win the game and I know the fans are too," he said. England international Pickford somehow escaped punishment for his dangerous lunge into Van Dijk's knee as the two collided at the back post. The Spanish international was able to complete the game, but has also been sent for scans to discover the extent of a knee injury. Copyright© Mediacorp 2020. By clicking subscribe, I agree to receive news updates and promotional material from Mediacorp and Mediacorp's partners. That's not good," said Klopp. The ECHO report seems to suggest the structure of the deal in place with Wolves is vastly more beneficial to Liverpool financially than that Watford would have wanted for the Senegalese star, who shocked Liverpool with a stunning performance back in February. Liverpool want just £15m for Georginio Wijnaldum this summer, but Barcelona are trying to haggle the bargain price down still further. The gift link for this subscriber-only article has expired. Liverpool are reportedly ready to match Watford’s £40m asking price to sign Ismaila Sarr. Liverpool and Everton shared the spoils on Saturday in a tense but thrilling Merseyside derby, as Carlo Ancelotti's side twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw. Klopp was also not happy with another reckless Everton challenge that earned Richarlison a straight red card for taking out Thiago Alcantara. GRV Media, 18 Mulberry Avenue, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 0WN. READ: Late VAR call denies Liverpool in derby draw against Everton. In-depth analyses and award-winning multimedia content, Get access to all with our no-contract promotional package at only $0.99/month for the first 3 months*, Football: Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk suspected to have cruciate ligament damage, may miss 'rest of season', Football: Van Dijk takes the blame as Arsenal end Liverpool's record bid. If Share Liverpool Fc gets enough money, fans will be able not only gather money for a new stadium, they will also take part in buying new football players. By registering, you agree to our T&C and Privacy Policy. "It's frustrating but in terms of the bigger picture we got a point, we take it and we keep building. This article is now fully available for you, Please verify your e-mail to read this subscriber-only article in full. Football News -LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool's Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday (Oct 18) with the news Virgil Van Dijk must undergo knee surgery amid reports the Dutch defender could miss. You can read this subscriber-only article in full, All done! This service is not intended for persons residing in the EU. Everton twice came from behind to maintain their unbeaten start to the Premier League season in a pulsating Merseyside derby. Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk collides with Everton's Jordan Pickford. 198402868E. Share gift link below with your friends and family. There are parallels with the serious knee injury that Manchester City centre-back Aymeric Laporte suffered at the start of last season. Liverpool fans have been rocked by the news that Virgil van Dijk will need surgery on... Have something to tell us about this article? All rights reserved. However, the report claims an asking price of over £40 million put Liverpool off of the deal. Luis Suarez has agreed to leave Barcelona and sign for LaLiga rivals Atletico Madrid for an absolute BARGAIN price. He plays with pain, he plays with pretty much everything, but he couldn't play on. LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool's Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday (Oct 18) with the news Virgil Van Dijk must undergo knee surgery amid reports the Dutch defender could miss the rest of the season. That would be just enough for Liverpool FC to get a brand new stadium. "Virgil played for us I don't know how many games in a row. Mohamed Salah put Klopp's men 2-1 in front with 18 minutes to go with his 100th Liverpool goal, only for the in-form Dominic Calvert-Lewin to produce a towering header to drag Everton level again. No. You have reached your limit of subscriber-only articles this month. "The performance was top, it was a top game and a good game for both teams," Klopp told BT Sport. Peter Crouch comments on Everton’s Jordan Pickford, after horror tackle against Liverpool, ‘Irreplaceable’, ‘absolutely outstanding’: Some Liverpool fans hail £140k-a-week ace’s derby display, Joe Cole praised Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah for his display in Merseyside derby, ‘Oh my goodness’: Ray Houghton ‘shocked’ by incident in Liverpool draw today, ‘I’m in shock’, ‘wow’: Some Liverpool fans react to links with ‘incredible’ £45k-a-week attacker, Report: Liverpool agree £45m deal for Wolves attacker Diogo Jota. seems to suggest the structure of the deal in place with Wolves is vastly more beneficial to Liverpool financially than that Watford would have wanted for the Senegalese star, who shocked Liverpool with a stunning performance back in February. Football: Klopp hails 'dominant' Liverpool after dramatic Merseyside derby Jurgen Klopp gestures on the touchline during Liverpool's match against Everton AFP/Peter Byrne … They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. But it appears he was not the only attacker that Liverpool were looking into this week. "We were dominant against a side full of confidence and with a clear plan.". Full details regarding 2019/20 Season Ticket Renewal have been announced. "The centre-back damaged knee ligaments following an incident involving Blues goalkeeper Jordan Pickford after six minutes at Goodison Park," Liverpool said in a statement. Van Dijk's absence is compounded by goalkeeper Alisson Becker also being sidelined by a shoulder injury. The Daily Mail have also reported on the contact with Watford, but they claim Sarr was valued at over £50 million, a figure Liverpool are right to turn away from. Van Dijk hobbled off after a shocking challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in a 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby on Saturday. The 22-year-old Senegal international is claimed to be the club’s top transfer target as Jurgen… Prior to Van Dijk's arrival, Klopp's time at Anfield had been beset by defensive collapses. Liverpool clearly decided that Watford’s demands for Sarr were simply unreasonable given the player’s relative inexperience in the Premier League. "When I left the pitch, Thiago told me in the red card situation with Richarlison he thinks he got injured," Klopp added. Share Liverpool FC needs around 100,000 members. Liverpool look set to complete a deal to sign Wolves attacker Diogo Jota in the coming hours, with the player set to join in a reported £41 million deal. Liverpool and United, together with the Football League chairman, Rick Parry, have pushed Project Big Picture – which proposed a £250m bailout for the EFL and a more equitable share … Without the Frenchman, City's title defence imploded paving the way for Liverpool to cruise to the league by 18 points. The 29-year-old has started every league game for the past two seasons as the Reds won the Champions League in 2019 and ended a 30-year wait to win a league title earlier this year. The Reds defender is facing a length lay-off. "We will see if it's true or not, but if he felt like this then we need to have a look. However, the report claims an asking price of over £40 million put Liverpool off of the deal.