Liverpool lost their captain for the next game when his ban was extended for “attack”.
Virgil van Dijk leaves after being shown a red card during St. James’ Park at James’ Park on August 27, 2023 in Newcastle, England. In a Premier League match between Newcastle United and Liverpool FC. Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk is expected to add another game to his ban following his red card against Newcastle United. The Liverpool star’s suspension has been extended
The Liverpool defender and club captain was sent off in a dramatic match which the Reds won thanks to two late goals from Darwin Nunez. He was also fined £100,000. The added suspension comes from his reaction to referee John Brooks, the referee who dismissed the player. The game was very good Newcastle; Anthony Gordon just scored to put them one ahead when van Dijk met Alexander Isak just before the half hour mark. After receiving his marching orders, he appeared to confront the officer and it was definitely in the report. While leaving the field, he also collided with the fourth official on the sideline.
The Dutchman has already played one of his games as he missed Liverpool’s 3-0 win against Aston Villa, and manager Jurgen Klopp is once again without a skipper, returning to Premier League action after the international break with a trip to Wolverhampton. . . Passengers. The authorities are sure
Referee Howard Webb, when asked how referees will operate under the new rules added this season, insisted the guidelines be clear so there is no “closure” for player misconduct. This was supported by a statement from the FA after the ban was announced. “Following the sending off, the defender admitted inappropriate behavior and insulting and offensive language towards the match referee, after which the independent monitoring committee imposed sanctions.”
Webb went further, saying: “We think it’s a good recognition of the mistake by referee John Brooks. We see Virgil van Dijk play the ball but he clearly goes through Alexander Isak’s leg to get there. Not only is it a free kick, but it leaves Isak with a clear score. He needs to be sent into this situation and AVR will control him.”