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‘Liverpool can cope without Van Dijk’ – Alisson unfazed by Bayern test

Liverpool are capable of containing and competing with Bayern Munich despite having Virgil van Dijk suspended, claims Alisson.

The Reds are set to face the German giants in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter on Tuesday.

Jurgen Klopp’s side will step out at Anfield without a talismanic presence at the heart of their back four, with Van Dijk set to serve a one-match ban for yellow card accumulation in the group stage.

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His absence will be felt as an on-field leader, but Alisson is convinced that Liverpool boast enough experience and depth in their squad to counter the loss of one player.