Tottenham, Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool

Liverpool player ratings as Virgil van Dijk dominates and two others outstanding vs Tottenham
Ian Doyle with the Liverpool player ratings and scores from the League Cup semi-final second leg win over Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk spotted dishing out ‘playground’ tactics after clash with Tottenham striker Richarlison
Richarlison appeared desperate to get into it with Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. And after a couple of clashes between the pair, journalist Lewis Steele spotted Van Dijk getting his own back. There was a flashpoint just moments into the game when Van Dijk appeared to catch Richarlison on the chin with an elbow.
Fans Fume at Virgil van Dijk Elbow on Richarlison During Liverpool vs Tottenham
While the incident looked brutal for Richarlison, the referee decided that it didn't warrant any form of punishment for Van Dijk and the Dutch centre-back wasn't even shown a yellow card. It's safe to say that the decision didn't go down well for some fans.
Virgil van Dijk Liverpool red card decision explained after Richarlison elbow incident vs Spurs
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk got into a tangle with Tottenham striker Richarlison after just two minutes at Anfield.
Virgil van Dijk 'lucky' to be on the pitch after 'stonewall red card' vs Tottenham
Virgil van Dijk was "lucky" to remain on the pitch - against Tottenham - after he appeared to throw an elbow in the direction of Richarlison
Virgil van Dijk gets perfect revenge on Richarlison but may have VAR to thank
Although referee Craig Pawson decided Virgil van Dijk’s early challenge on Richarlison was not worthy of a card - he did appear to send his elbow towards the Brazilian - there was a VAR check
Richarlison injury forces Tottenham to rush major transfer into action vs Liverpool
Tottenham had 10 players missing ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final but that number increased at Anfield with a fresh injury sustained in the first 45 minutes.
Liverpool could not cope if Virgil van Dijk left this summer, says John Barnes
Liverpool could not cope if Virgil van Dijk left this summer, says John Barnes - The defender’s current deal expires at the end of the season.
Watch: Van Dijk brutally mocks Richarlison with comical gesture that Liverpool fans will lap up
Virgil van Dijk quite enjoyed taking the mickey out of Richarlison during the first half of the Carabao Cup clash between Liverpool and Tottenham at Anfield!
Liverpool Contracts: Will Mo Salah, Virgil Van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold Stay?
Will Salah, Van Dijk, and Alexander-Arnold Stay?The January transfer window has closed without a whisper from Liverpool, ...
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What Virgil van Dijk did immediately after Cody Gakpo goal speaks volumes for Liverpool
Virgil van Dijk was right at the heart of Liverpool’s pursuit of a first cup final in the Arne Slot era. The Dutchman was the ...
Liverpool player ratings vs Tottenham: Sign them up! Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk lead Reds to Wembley with Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai also on target to set up ...
The two talismsn proved their worth once again by netting in a 4-0 rout of Spurs that gives Arne Slot a chance to lift a trophy next month ...