Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk faces a long recovery after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Everton on Saturday.
However, some hope could be offered to the Dutchman by the examples of these players who all returned from long absences with similar injuries.
1. Alan Shearer
Alan Shearer is probably the best example of overcoming serious ACL injury and going on to greatness.
During his maiden season with Blackburn Rovers, in 1992, he ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.