It was a surprise for us – Virgil van Dijk injury blow for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk has a hamstring issue (John Walton/PA)

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is facing a month on the sidelines after a hamstring problem was found to be more serious than first feared.

The Netherlands captain was taken off at half-time of Monday’s defeat at Brentford and further assessment has determined the severity will keep him out for a while.