Fabinho can slot in place of Van Dijk says Johnson

Liverpool have been dealt with a heavy blow with Virgil Van Dijk’s absence. The Dutch defender is ok the sidelines after a heavy tackle from Jordan Pickford.

However now Liverpool must find a viable solution to replace Van Dijk. The Reds defenders will have their work cut out for them. They must step up their game if they want to defend the title.

Fabinho can replace Virgil Van Dijk

“I personally think it will be Fabinho who slots in there,” the former Reds defender said.

“We saw him do it a couple of weeks ago and he was man of the match, so he could be the one who slots in. As long as he can maintain that sort of level then I don’t think it will be too much of an issue.

“Teams will show a team like Liverpool respect, so they won’t be pressing all the time from the front.

“You need players at the back who can set the game up, and I think Fabinho can certainly do that, because obviously he’s very good on the ball and used to playing in midfield.

“Of course they’d much rather be going into games with Van Dijk, but I do think Fabinho can step in.”

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