Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk will undergo an operation on his knee, the English Premier League club said on Sunday.

Axar.az informs that this was reported by foreign media.

"Liverpool FC can confirm Virgil van Dijk will undergo surgery on the knee injury he sustained during Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Everton," the club said in a statement.

The Dutch center back "damaged knee ligaments" after colliding with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

The 29-year-old will start a rehabilitation program after his surgery.

His return to the game is uncertain.

Liverpool signed van Dijk from Southampton for £75 million ($97 million) transfer fee in 2018.