Home » Premier League » Virgil Van Dijk, a player for Liverpool, will be punished by the Professional Footballers’ Association of Leagues of Football (PGMOL) for making a gesture and asking the referee, “Have you been drinking?” after the #LIVARS Showdown that took place yesterday.
Virgil Van Dijk, a player for Liverpool, will be punished by the Professional Footballers’ Association of Leagues of Football (PGMOL) for making a gesture and asking the referee, “Have you been drinking?” after the #LIVARS Showdown that took place yesterday.
While Virgil van Dijk was being penalized, he asked the referee, "Have you been drinking?" in a manner that gave the impression that he was questioning the official's sobriety.
It was clear that Van Dijk was taken aback by the referee’s performance during the crucial encounter between Liverpool and Arsenal. Following a close and intense competition, the game ended in a draw.
In the midst of the furious contest between Liverpool and Arsenal, Virgil van Dijk appeared to inquire about the drinking habits of the referee, Chris Kavanagh. During this particular point, the captain of Liverpool was holding a drink, which led to questions being raised regarding the situation. In a video that has been making the rounds on the internet, Van Dijk is seen interacting with Kavanagh, which raises the possibility of an investigation into the referee’s level of sobriety. In the event that these statements were made, it would have been lucky for Van Dijk to avoid any sanctions if Kavanagh had an opportunity to hear them.
Jurgen Klopp, the manager of Liverpool, expressed his confusion with the decision-making process, particularly with relation to a potential penalty call that was not granted. In light of the fact that Liverpool is now only one point behind Arsenal in the standings, Klopp came to the conclusion that his club ought to have been granted a penalty.
Klopp made the following statement: “The penalty situation is puzzling; when you look at it, I’m unsure how it isn’t a penalty for the team.” Whether or not the referee had a clear view was something he voiced uncertainty about. This statement was made by Jamie Carragher, a famous person from Liverpool, who agreed with Jurgen Klopp and stated that it was fortunate that Odegaard did not receive a penalty.
On the other hand, analyst Gary Neville offered his support for the decision to dismiss the accusations of penalty. According to his hypothesis, Odegaard’s slip could have been a contributing factor in the non-call. He proposed that the slip might have inadvertently induced an arm movement as he was attempting to regain his equilibrium.
