Virgil van Dijk has undergone "successful" knee surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament damage he sustained in the Merseyside derby, Liverpool have confirmed.
The Dutch centre-back suffered the injury in a challenge with Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford during the 2-2 draw at Goodison Park on October 17.
"The Liverpool defender's planned operation took place in London and was conducted successfully," read a club statement.
"Van Dijk will now immediately focus on the beginning of his rehabilitation with the support of the Reds' medical department.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is pleased the operation was a success but has warned Van Dijk has a long road to recovery.
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