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Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk expected to miss run in

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk is expected to miss the rest of the season as he recovers from a foot injury.

Van Dijk has not played since he suffered a ligament problem against Leicester in January and the club said in a statement that he is "unlikely to play again this season."

The statement added: "Van Dijk damaged a ligament in the sole of his foot during the victory over the Foxes and required surgery as a result. Although the procedure was relatively routine, the placement of the injury means that it takes some time to heal.