BBC · Oct 21, 2020

Virgil van Dijk: Six players who returned from ACL injuries

Van Dijk may miss the rest of the season after this challenge by Jordan PickfordLiverpool defender Virgil van Dijk faces a long recovery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Everton on Saturday.

However, some hope could be offered to the Dutchman by the examples of these players who all returned from long absences with similar injuries.

1. Alan Shearer

An ACL injury early on in Shearer's career didn't stop him becoming one of the greatsAlan Shearer is probably the best example of overcoming serious ACL injury and going on to greatness.

During his maiden season with Blackburn Rovers, in 1992, he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

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