LIVERPOOL, England — Virgil van Dijk walked gingerly around the side of the field, ruefully shaking his head, muttering under his breath. He stopped to offer Jürgen Klopp a grimace and then trudged on, out of Goodison Park.

Liverpool’s Van Dijk needs surgery, a cruel twist in a tough year

Liverpool's Premier League title defence was rocked on Sunday with the news Virgil Van Dijk must undergo knee surgery amid reports the Dutch defender could miss the rest of the season.

Liverpool confirm knee ligament damage for Van Dijk amid fears season is over

Liverpool came through a high-octane tussle with old rivals Manchester United to win 2-0 at Anfield and move 16 points clear at the top of the table on Sunday, sparking a chorus of "we are going to win the league" from their now expectant fans.

Premier League: Liverpool go 16 points clear with 2-0 win over Manchester United

Lionel Messi receives his sixth Ballon d'Or, Megan Rapinoe bags women's award

Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to 11 points with a nervy 2-1 win over Brighton as Manchester City slipped up once more in a draw at Newcastle on Saturday.

Premier League: Liverpool extend lead at top as Manchester City, Chelsea falter

Dutch centre back Virgil van Dijk is one of seven Liverpool players on the 30-man shortlist for this year's Ballon d'Or, with the Champions League winners dominating the nominations for France Football magazine's prestigious award.

Liverpool dominates Ballon d'Or shortlist with seven names

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk is on the shortlist to add FIFA's best player award to his UEFA Men's Player of the Year honour. The Dutch international denied Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi for the European title last week and the same trio are in the running for the FIFA accolade to be announced in Milan on September 23.

Van Dijk, Ronaldo and Messi shortlisted for FIFA award

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk won the UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday, edging out Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, while Lucy Bronze took the women's prize.

Virgil van Dijk, Lucy Bronze take UEFA Player of the Year honours

Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk pipped Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi to win UEFA Men's Player of the Year award on Thursday. The Reds defender was a vital cog in Liverpool's first major trophy since 2012 last term after defeating Tottenham Hotspur in final.

'Awkward': Virgil van Dijk talks about defeating Barcelona is semi-final last season in front of Lionel Messi

Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian's Premier League experience can help him seamlessly slot into their starting lineup if first choice Alisson is out for a long spell with a calf injury, defender Virgil van Dijk has said.

Liverpool's Van Dijk backs Adrian to cover for injured Alisson

Harry Maguire will come under the microscope like never before after his 80 million pounds move to Manchester United made him the world's most expensive defender and Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk says he must focus on his game and tune out the noise if he is to handle the pressure.

Harry Maguire must live with the price tag pressure, says Van Dijk

Netherlands are all set to vie against Portugal for the Nations League final and former's Virgil van Dijk feels that it is not only Cristiano Ronaldo that they are going to face but 'great Portugal' side.

Not just Ronaldo, we're going to face great Portugal, says Netherlands' Virgil van Dijk

Liverpool centre back Virgil van Dijk was named Player of the Year by England's Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) on Sunday, becoming the fourth player from the Netherlands to win the award.

Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk wins England's PFA Player of the Year award

Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp said he would be disappointed if defender Virgil van Dijk missed out on the Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Player of the Year award as he has had an "outstanding season".

'Outstanding' Van Dijk deserves PFA award, says Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said he would be disappointed if defender Virgil van Dijk missed out on the Professional Footballers' Association's (PFA) Player of the Year award as he has had an "outstanding season".

'Outstanding' Virgil Van Dijk deserves PFA award, says Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool will spend Christmas on top of the Premier League after goals from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk earned them a 2-0 win at Wolves on Friday, opening up a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.

Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk strike as Liverpool defeat Wolves

Jurgen Klopp: "We were just not good enough, especially in the first half. We didn’t play how we wanted to play"

'Frustrated about performance,' says Jurgen Klopp

Klopp criticised his players for not sticking to their positions in the first half, allowing Swansea to score after a poor clearance by Virgil van Dijk

EPL: Liverpool suffers surprise defeat against Swansea

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