Liverpool captain, Virgil van Dijk is reportedly in danger of receiving a longer ban following his debatable red card against Newcastle United on Sunday.
After kicking through Alexander Isak to get to the ball just 28 minutes into the match at St. James’ Park, the Liverpool captain was given the game’s final punishment.
Trent Alexander-Arnold made a mistake that allowed Anthony Gordon, a former Liverpool youth, to give the Magpies the lead. Trent Alexander-Arnold was fortunate to escape with a red card after five minutes of proceedings.
As a result of Isak cutting in from behind, referee John Brooks decided that Van Dijk had prevented a clear chance to score and gave him a straight red card.
Van Dijk received his first red card in his Liverpool career after VAR did not overturn the decision.
The regulations state that the Dutchman will only be suspended for one game. The forthcoming Aston Villa encounter at Anfield, because it wasn’t a violent conduct.
According to Sport Bible, his post-dismissal behavior, though, might warrant a longer suspension. The fact that Van Dijk yelled vulgar phrases at the referee. And reportedly called the ruling a “f***ing joke” as he lost his cool and resisted leaving the field without a fight was obvious from his lip movement.
The former Southampton player was also seen getting into a heated argument with fourth official Craig Pawson as he walked down the tunnel. Which can be considered “improper conduct.”
Former referee Mike Dean, whose comments on a podcast last week generated headlines, clarified the circumstance.
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What Did Mike Dean Say About Van Dijk’s Improper Behaviour?
He told the Daily Mail: “Van Dijk disagreed as he unleashed a verbal volley on fourth official Craig Pawson, which was out of line.
“Depending on what is written in the referee’s report, Van Dijk may find himself in further trouble with the football authorities.”
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