As for Van Dijk, the sort of tackle he did happens multiple times in most games, so a penalty and a red was very harsh indeed. He didn’t delay leaving the pitch as VAR had to be checked, as games are refereed in installments these days, from referees both present and not.
The circumstances were lacking, with everyone standing around for a while in the heat of the moment, and Van Dijk let himself down by swearing at the ref.
Since a red was given, a subsequent one game ban can be justified, and that’s what they did.
I am more than fine to see Liverpool players accepting punishment, as the rules are upheld and applied. But what is hard to stomach is the inconsistency.
Let’s see if there’s any more swearing at refs, from other teams, from this point forward. If so, I look forward to seeing similar punishment being applied. As Liverpool fans we are watching, closely.
Thoughts, prayers and condolences for the people of Morocco who lost their loved ones, their homes, and their livelihoods, after the devastating earthquake in Morocco. Ameen
Considering what United paid for Pogba, has to be one of the worst transfers ever. He wasn’t available enough to put a stamp on their style of play or even to allow them to settle a system. Massive albatross. A bit sad to see him trying to hang on to his fitness with steroids, if that is in fact what he was doing.
2,3k deaths confirmed already. This is truly tragic.
RIP to all the deceased souls, and thoughts to all the injured and traumatized people, and to those who have lost their homes, family members, friends.