ESPN.com · Mar 31, 2017
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk expected to miss run in
Virgil van Dijk has been out of action since injuring his foot against Leicester in January.Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is expected to miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a foot injury.
Van Dijk has not played since he suffered a ligament problem against Leicester in January and the club said in a statement that he is "unlikely to play again this season."
The statement added: "Van Dijk damaged a ligament in the sole of his foot during the victory over the Foxes and required surgery as a result. Although the procedure was relatively routine, the placement of the injury means that it takes some time to heal.