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In a recent setback for Liverpool, Virgil van Dijk was sidelined in their Emirates FA Cup match against Arsenal due to illness, as confirmed by manager Jürgen Klopp. The Reds’ captain was noticeably absent from the matchday squad, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming Carabao Cup encounter with Fulham on Wednesday.
Klopp, addressing the issue pre-match, revealed, “Virg is ill. We were lucky in the last weeks as the staff had it, but not the players. Now Virg has the virus, and we need to see how he feels tomorrow and if he’ll be available for the next one. For today, there was no chance, so we didn’t even try it.”
Liverpool fans await updates on van Dijk’s condition, hoping for a swift recovery as the team navigates crucial fixtures. The absence of their defensive stalwart adds an element of uncertainty to Liverpool’s upcoming challenges in both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.
