This can’t be happening, you won’t believe how many matches he might miss.
Virgil Van Dijk might be in more trouble than imagined after The FA accuses him of ‘insulting’ a match official.
Before entering the tunnel, Van Dijk exploded in anger at authorities over his red card.
He hasn’t been sent off since Dec. 31, 2016! Going over 300+ matches without being sent off.
Liverpool FC might have to do without Van Dijk for an extended period following his red card against Newcastle, potentially exceeding the initial expectations, as the three match ban for a straight red might be extended after investigations.
However, Liverpool coach, Jürgen Klopp is convinced that his captains’ punishment was rather too severe.
“There’s no active contact, there is contact. But it’s not active contact. He was going for the ball and if he gets a 3-match ban for that, then it’s crazy. But we will see.”
Virgil Van Dijk was sent off for a challenge against Alexander Issk, 3 minutes after Liverpool went behind courtesy of Gordon’s 25th minute strike.
