Virgil Van Dijk receiving his crimson card. (Credit: AFP)
The Dutch defender admitted appearing in an improper method following his dismissal for a foul on Newcastle’s Alexander Isak within the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory at St James’ Park in August.
Virgil van Dijk stated Saturday he had realized “a tough and costly lesson” after receiving an an extra one-game ban and a £100,000 fine after his angry reaction to a red card against Newcastle.
The Dutch defender admitted acting in an improper manner following his dismissal for a foul on Newcastle’s Alexander Isak in the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory at St James’ Park in August.
The furious Van Dijk felt the tackle was not worthy of a sending off and he initially refused to leave the pitch before arguing with referee John Brooks as he swore at the match official.
An automatic one-match ban saw Van Dijk suspended for the 3-0 win over Aston Villa before the international break.
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He appeared to remonstrate with referee John Brooks prior to walking off the pitch at St James’ Park.
Netherlands centre-back Van Dijk, 32, additionally appeared to argue with the fourth official earlier than making his method down the tunnel.
“The defender admitted that he acted in an improper manner and used abusive and insulting words towards a match official after being sent off, and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent regulatory commission,” stated an FA assertion.
On Friday, he additionally acquired a further suspension for a similar, ruling him out of the Reds’ journey to Wolves on September 16.
Van Dijk took to Instagram and stated: “I’d similar to to make it clear I completely settle for the panel’s determination.
“It was my first crimson card of my Liverpool profession and I let my frustrations get the higher of me in an intense and heated second. I apologised instantly after the sport to the match officers and take full accountability.”
Van Dijk took temporary leave from Anfield to represent his home country at the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.
“It has been a hard and expensive lesson,” Van Dijk stated through the Netherlands pre-match press convention forward of Sunday’s Euro 2024 qualifier towards the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
“I can’t actually say extra about it. I’ve accepted it and I’m completely happy that there’s an finish to it.”
The centre-back added: “Hopefully the money goes to the right people. A good cause is always better.”
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Sunday’s Group B match is a must-win contest for Ireland, who path the Dutch by three factors having performed a recreation extra.
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