Jürgen Klopp doesn't expect Virgil van Dijk to play again this season. Our coaches look at how big of a miss he is for both Liverpool's defence and attack 🔴 #LFC
Van Dijk’s role for Liverpool is that of a leader. Despite being right-footed, he plays on the left side of central defence, and is perfectly comfortable there. He exudes confidence, and brings an important calming presence to the heart of Liverpool’s defence 🔴 #LFC
He marshals their defensive line and therefore plays a key role in Liverpool’s counter-press, pushing their aggressive, high line forwards to reduce the amount of space opponents have to play in 🔴 #LFC
Though that is naturally led by their front three, Van Dijk squeezes that defensive line forwards whenever possible to make his teammates’ jobs that bit easier 🔴 #LFC
In possession, Liverpool tend to build patiently. Van Dijk has the ability to play a killer pass straight into the path of a forward – usually Sadio Mané, who comes infield off the left – with a clipped ball over the top 🔴 #LFC
He also plays an important role in securing possession following a regain at the back – doing so allows Liverpool’s attackers to make their recovery runs at a more leisurely pace 🔴 #LFC
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