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Van Dijk misfortune does not mean players need more protection, says David Luiz

Arsenal star David Luiz sympathises with his defensive counterpart Virgil van Dijk, but does not believe the laws of football need changing in order to avoid such incidents.

Van Dijk saw his season cut short last weekend when he tangled with Everton's Jordan Pickford during Liverpool's 2-2 draw with their derby rivals.

The Dutchman suffered a cruciate ligament injury, while the Everton keeper escaped any punishment as play was brought back for an offside call in the Toffees box.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was left incensed with Pickford's actions and the lack of following sanctions, but Luiz is of the opinion that injuries like that suffered by Van Dijk are part of the game.