Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk commented on the disqualification imposed on him for talking back to the refereeing team in the match of the third round of the EPL with Newcastle.
Virgil van Dijk published the following message on his social media accounts:
I'd just like to make clear I totally accept the panel's decision. It was the first red card of my Liverpool career and I let my frustrations get the better of me in an intense and heated moment. I apologized immediately after the game to the match officials and take full responsibility.
Recall, the Dutchman was removed in the match against Newcastle in the first half of the meeting, receiving a straight red card. It became the first for the defender for his entire career in the EPL.
Van Dijk's suspension will last two games, the defender did not take part in the match with Aston Villa in the last round of the EPL, and will also miss the next round meeting against Wolverhampton. The player also received a hefty fine of £100,000.
