Liverpool captain Van Dijk risks further punishment

Football
28 Aug 2023 • 7:14 PM MYT
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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk risks further punishment after being sent off in victory at Newcastle.

Van Dijk will be suspended for one game after being shown a direct red for denying Alexander Isak a goalscoring opportunity.

However, the Daily Mail says he could face a lengthier ban after verbal volleys fired at ref John Brooks and fourth official Craig Pawson.

Ex-Prem ref Mike Dean said: "Van Dijk disagreed as he unleashed a verbal volley on fourth official Craig Pawson, which was out of line."

FA guidelines state players can receive further punishment for 'improper conduct' such as abusive language.