Jurgen Klopp admits Virgil Van Dijk is unlikely to play again this season

Virgil Van Dijk has been sidelined since mid-October (Peter Powell/PA)

Jurgen Klopp admits Liverpool “hope for a miracle” regarding Virgil Van Dijk’s recovery but accepts while it is not impossible he will play again this season it is unlikely.

The Holland captain has been out with an ACL injury since mid-October and, while his progress has been encouraging, his chances of featuring for the defending champions in their remaining matches look slim.