Jordan Pickford is reported to have hired special security to protect him and his family, the Daily Mail reports.

The Everton goalkeeper engaged in a fierce clash with Virgil van Dijk in the 2-2 Merseyside Derby clash two weeks ago which led to the Dutchman damaging his ACL; an injury which seems to have ruled him out for the rest of the season.

The Reds failed to sign a centre back in the summer transfer window following the departure of Dejan Lovren and would have to cope with Joe Gomez, Fabinho and injured Joel Matip until the January transfer window, a decision predicted by many to cost Jurgen Klopp’s side this season from defending the League title.

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Pickford who escaped a possible red card and a retrospective punishment by the Premier League is reported to have been receiving death threats and needed to beef up security to watch over his family.

Daily Mail added that the England goalkeeper has created a 'ring of steel’ with bodyguards keeping a close eye on him, his wife Megan and one-year-old son and have been advised to stay away from social media temporarily to avoid letting people track their location.