Former Liverpool legend urges club to sign a new centre back following Van Dijk injury

Liverpool confirmed yesterday that their defensive leader had suffered an Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during Merseyside derby against Everton.

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Van Dijk, a world-class defensive player and captain figure for Liverpool over the last two-and-a-half years, is now set to miss few months of the club’s title defence after being injured following a  challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

After the injury of Van Dijk, Liverpool only left with of Joel Matip and England’s Joe Gomez as Jurgen Klopp’s only available experienced options at centre-back.

Liverpool legend Carragher firmly believes that is not sufficient players left on the squad and Jurgen Klopp should make major moves on the defensive side when the transfer window re-opens in January.

“I think Liverpool certainly have to go into the market in January, and not just because of Van Dijk’s injury, but Liverpool were weak in that area anyway,” he told Sky Sports.

“They lost (Dejan) Lovren before the start of the season now the other players in those positions are very injury prone.

“Yes, devastating news for Virgil van Dijk – we pass on our wishes and I’m sure everyone does around football – but I think for Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp and the club now, right away it’s who can they get in?

“I know the transfer window has just finished but they have to be ready on January 1 to bring someone in because they are really weak in that area and that could stop them going on to try to achieve what they want to achieve.”