Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk could possibly be handed an extended suspension after being charged by the Football Association on Tuesday for his response to being proven a pink card towards Newcastle United within the Premier League over the weekend.
On Sunday, the Netherlands centre-back was despatched off for a foul on Alexander Isak within the first half of Liverpool’s 2-1 victory at St. James’ Park. Van Dijk refused to depart the sector and remonstrated with referee John Brooks.
The sending-off will earn him an computerized one-match ban, to be served towards Aston Villa this weekend, however the suspension could possibly be elevated.
“It’s alleged that the defender acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official,” the FA mentioned.
Van Dijk has till Friday to answer the cost.
