The Dutch defender will be unable to lead the Saints out against Manchester United at Wembley due to an ankle injury picked up against Leicester
Southampton manager Claude Puel expects Virgil van Dijk to be out for two to three months with an ankle injury, meaning the Netherlands defender will miss the EFL Cup final against Manchester United.
Earlier this week, Puel said Van Dijk would be absent for "weeks" and has now confirmed the player he appointed as captain following Jose Fonte's move to West Ham will not be involved when Saints travel to Wembley on February 26.