Massive blow as Liverpool suffer third major international break injury blow ahead of huge Man City clash

His rapid development has even sparked suggestions that Liverpool may already have a natural long-term successor to Van Dijk within their squad.

Liverpool injury problems grow before Manchester City

The Frenchman’s hamstring issue compounds a mounting injury crisis for Liverpool during a damaging international break.

The Reds are already sweating on the injury of forward Cody Gakpo, who sustained a high ankle sprain while playing for the Netherlands, as well as Alexander Isak, who withdrew early from the Sweden squad as well.

Losing three key starters in quick succession severely disrupts Liverpool’s tactical plans ahead of their highest-stakes fixture of the season.