Virgil van Dijk was issued a straight red card in Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Newcastle last month, but he could face more punishment than the one-match suspension he received
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk faces a longer suspension after disobeying John Brooks’ orders to leave the field following his red card against Newcastle.
During Liverpool’s 2-1 triumph at St James’ Park, the 32-year-old was issued a red card for pulling down Alexander Isak before the forward could get through on goal. After committing the foul, referee Brooks delved into his back pocket to dismiss the Dutchman.
VAR reviewed the incident again but decided to stay with Brooks’ on-field judgment, meaning the Reds would have to play for nearly an hour with 10 men. Liverpool were trailing 1-0 at the time of Van Dijk’s departure, but they rallied to win the game 2-1 thanks to a late Darwin Nunez brace.
But it’s safe to say Van Dijk was dissatisfied with his red card. The FA may impose additional sanctions on the Netherlands international after he appeared to tell Brooks that his decision was a “f***ing joke.” Van Dijk also took his time leaving the field, arguing with fourth official Craig Pawson until Jurgen Klopp intervened and the defender was sent out.
Almost ten days after the incident, Howard Webb defended Brooks on the first of this season’s monthly installments of “Match Officials Mic’d Up.” Michael Owen will present the program, which will explain and clarify disputed Premier League judgments.
They highlighted Van Dijk’s red card. Footage and audio revealed Brooks communicating with VAR official Stuart Attwell. After Van Dijk knocked down Isak, Brooks was heard stating, “He comes through the man to play the ball” before telling the Liverpool players to “move away” while VAR looked into it.
Almost ten days after the incident, Howard Webb defended Brooks on the first of this season’s monthly installments of “Match Officials Mic’d Up.” Michael Owen will present the program, which will explain and clarify disputed Premier League judgments.
They highlighted Van Dijk’s red card. Footage and audio revealed Brooks communicating with VAR official Stuart Attwell. After Van Dijk knocked down Isak, Brooks was heard stating, “He comes through the man to play the ball” before telling the Liverpool players to “move away” while VAR looked into it.
According to The Sun, Van Dijk faces an additional match ban after disobeying Brooks’ directives. If Van Dijk is given another game ban, he may be unable to play against Wolves on September 16.
Webb spoke up about the incident. “We think it’s a good identification of a foul by John Brooks, the referee,” he said. “At the end, we see Van Dijk play the ball, but he clearly kicks through the foot on Alexander Isak to get there.”
“Not only is it a free kick, but it also denies Isak a clear scoring opportunity.” He’s close to the goal, he’ll be able to control the ball easily, and there are no covering defenders. And, of course, we know the direction is in the right way.
“Van Dijk is not protected by the fact that if this had happened in the penalty area, he would have received a yellow card for attempting to play the ball or challenging for the ball.” Because it is outside the penalty area, it must still be a red card for [denial of a scoring opportunity].
“When that happens outside the penalty area, even if the defender is attempting to play the ball, as van Dijk was, the fact that he committed a foul means he must be sent off in this situation.” It’s a pretty apparent situation.”
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