Lyon forward Memphis Depay has sent a classy message to Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.

Van Dijk suffered a serious knee injury during Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Everton in the Merseyside derby.

A reckless challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford forced Van Dijk off in the 11th minute of the game.

Liverpool have confirmed that the Dutch defender will undergo surgery on the knee injury he sustained during the Merseyside derby.

The centre-back damaged knee ligaments, and no specific timescale is being placed upon his return to action.

Depay, who plays alongside Van Dijk for his country, opened the scoring in Lyon’s 4-1 win over Monaco.

The former Manchester United winger headed to the nearest camera to reveal a message under his shirt. It read: “Virgil, stay strong my brother.”