Liverpool's Joel Matip Suffers Season-Ending ACL Injury
Teammates Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez pledge support as Matip faces uncertain future with contract expiring next summer.
- Liverpool defender Joel Matip has suffered a season-ending ACL injury, confirmed by manager Jurgen Klopp.
- Matip's injury occurred during Liverpool's 4-3 win over Fulham, and he is set to undergo surgery.
- Matip's contract with Liverpool expires next summer, leading to speculation about his future with the club.
- Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and fellow centre-back Joe Gomez, who have both previously had ACL surgery, have pledged their support to Matip during his recovery.
- With Matip's absence, Ibrahima Konate, Joe Gomez and academy graduate Jarell Quansah are potential centre-back partners for captain Virgil van Dijk.