Van Dijk out of Netherlands squad after injury with Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk, Liverpool captain, is ruled out of the Netherlands' upcoming Nations League matches, according to several media outlets. The defender was injured during the Reds' win over Crystal Palace.
Virgil van Dijk will miss the Netherlands' next gathering. The Liverpool defender and captain has withdrawn from the Dutch squad for the Nations League matches, reports Sports Mole.
An injury with Liverpool
The Dutchman played the full match of the Reds' victory over Crystal Palace on Sunday, The Independent reports. It was during this match that he got injured, without sources specifying the exact nature of his problem. So Foot also mentions a Liverpool defender affected and forced to withdraw for this international break.
A withdrawal confirmed by several media outlets
According to Sports Mole, the Liverpool captain was forced to withdraw from the next two Nations League matches. Netherlands coach Xavi will therefore have to do without his captain. This absence is reported by several media outlets, all confirming Van Dijk's withdrawal from the squad.
An absence with no announced duration
No recovery timeline has been given by the sources. The player, who had played the entire Premier League match, will not be available for upcoming fixtures with the Netherlands. The coming weeks will tell whether this physical issue will have consequences for the rest of his club season.
