Virgil van Dijk, the captain of Liverpool, has challenged the narrative surrounding Arsenal's injury woes following their recent 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. In a post-match reflection, he addressed an off-the-ball incident involving Arsenal's Kai Havertz, emphasizing that both teams have faced challenges with player availability. “It goes both ways,” Van Dijk stated, highlighting the broader context of injuries in football. He pointed out that while discussions often focus on Arsenal's missing players, Liverpool has also dealt with its share of absences. “We can keep talking about them missing players and those who went off during the game, but that’s part of football,” he remarked. “I think we also missed certain players.” Van Dijk's comments serve to underscore the idea that injuries are a common aspect of the sport, affecting all teams in various ways.