Van Dijk has been on hiatus for more than a month, uncertain for Real as well

Liverpool footballer Virgil van Dijk could be out of action for more than a month due to a hamstring injury, Reds coach Jurgen Klopp said today.

Van Dijk picked up an injury during Monday's Premier League game with Brentford and was substituted at half-time. Liverpool lost that match 3:1.

The Dutch defender is likely to miss the Premier League matches against Brighton, Chelsea, Wolverhampton and Everton, and his appearance for the Champions League round of 21 first leg against Real Madrid on February XNUMX is also uncertain.

"It's a surprise and it's obviously a hard blow. The diagnosis is serious. We're talking about weeks, more than a month, but I hope he recovers quickly. He's never had a problem with his muscles until now," Klopp said.

After 17 games, Liverpool ranks sixth in the Premier League table with 28 points.

They will start their FA Cup title defense on Saturday with a third round match against Wolverhampton.