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'I said some bad words' - Van Dijk injury shocked Netherlands coach De Boer

Netherlands manager Frank de Boer admits he "said some bad words" when he saw Virgil van Dijk suffer a serious injury in action for Liverpool.

Van Dijk is likely to be out for the rest of the season after sustaining significant damage to his anterior cruciate ligament in last month's Merseyside derby.

The 29-year-old centre-back was on the wrong end of a dreadful challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who remarkably avoided a red card.

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Of course, Van Dijk's absence does not only impact Liverpool.