Van Dijk charged for reaction following sending off against Newcastle

Virgil van Dijk has been charged by the English FA for furious reaction after he received a red card against Newcastle United on Sunday.

🚨 Virgil van Dijk has received an FA charge. #LFC https://t.co/awPuBM6iqK pic.twitter.com/OqJpzKVy4r

— Liverpool FC News (@LivEchoLFC) August 29, 2023

Van Dijk appeared to swear at the referee’s decision and he now faces further punishments.

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A statement published by the FA on Tuesday read: “Virgil van Dijk has been charged with a breach of FA rule E3.1 following Liverpool’s game against Newcastle United on Sunday, 27 August.”

“It’s alleged the defender acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute.”

“Virgil van Dijk has until Friday, 1 September to provide a response to this charge.”

Van Dijk was set to be suspended for the next three games, which is the usual punishment for a straight red card, but the Dutchman faces a danger of a prolonged ban, which will be a major blow to Jurgen Klopp’s team.