Ultimate test of Van Dijk-less Liverpool arrives at Man City
Can you think of a more high-profile, damaging injury to a Liverpool player than Virgil van Dijk's at Everton?
I'm not sure there has ever been one that has had the potential to define an entire season like Van Dijk's, such is his colossal stature at the club.
Having had him available throughout almost all of his nearly-three-year stay at Anfield, we now have the horrible prospect of not seeing him in a Liverpool shirt again for almost a year.
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Why Liverpool vs City isn't make or break
The hype around Sunday afternoon at Anfield has started to reach a fever pitch.
It's easily the most anticipated game of the season as Klopp's table-topping Liverpool welcome Guardiola's defending champions Manchester City.
The mind games have started, the fans are gearing up for creating an raucous atmosphere and the scene is well and truly set.
It is without doubt a huge game and one that could have a big impact on the fortunes of both clubs going forward - …
Man City 1 Liverpool 1 - Community Shield: Who Was Man Of The Match?
With the Community Shield – a match part-preseason friendly, part-trophy competition – you can construct any narrative you want. You can easily overreact to the result: If you win, it’s laying down a marker to start the season; if you lose, it shows you’re not ready to make a serious title challenge. You can also dump a big bucket of cold water on the results: If you win, it doesn’t mean much; if you lose, the side just hasn’t hit …