Lyon striker Memphis Depay sends out warm message to Van Dijk after scoring in Ligue 1

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk's injury in Merseyside derby against Everton left footballing fraternity devastated. Several football stars took to social media to extend ir support for Dutchman. w, his Nerlands national teammate and Lyon striker Memphis Depay has gone a step furr and dedicated a goal to centre-back. 

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Memphis Depay dedicates goal to Van Dijk

Depay scored opening goal in Lyon's thumping 4-1 victory against Monaco in Ligue 1. And former Manchester United striker went on to display an under-shirt that h a special mess imprinted for his national teammate Van Dijk. mess re, "Virgil stay strong my bror", pinning hopes on an early Van Dijk return. 

Depay isn't only one to have expressed his thoughts on Van Dijk injury. Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte took to Twitter to convey his best wishes as Liverpool defender undergoes recovery. He also asserted that he wasn't happy at his injury despite being fiercest of rivals in Premier League. 

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Ancelotti apologises for Van Dijk injury 

Ahe of Everton's game against Southampton on Sunday, manr Carlo Ancelotti apologised for defender's injury. He went on to clarify that his goalkeeper h intention on inflicting harm on Dutchman, describing challenge as a mistimed tackle. Pickford was disappointed with injury, said Ancelotti. 

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Van Dijk ACL surgery on cards

Van Dijk suffered a ligament tear in Merseyside derby after a challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. Following tests, Liverpool confirmed Van Dijk ACL injury speculations, stating that he will undergo operation soon. But re has been stipulated time put out by Anfield outfit on defender's return. 

But, several reports speculate that extent of Van Dijk's injury is worse than it was earlier thought. Moreover, Premier League winning defender will miss out on a major part of next season as well, suggested reports. But Van Dijk is in high spirits despite injury. Taking to social media, he said, "I'm going to make sure I return better, fitter and stronger than ever before."

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Im courtesy: Memphis Depay Twitter