“He’s a very horrible player, I’ve never seen a worse player playing for a big club like him, it’s high time he starts learning Arabic and move to Saudi League”- Liverpool Captain angrily says he saw something from Liverpool against Fulham which he has never seen before in his entire life. the man who has defended Liverpool players through thick and thin, just declared that one player doesn’t belong at Anfield – or even in Europe! “This performance wasn’t just bad – it was an embarrassment,” Carragher continued
Virgil van Dijk has expressed dissatisfaction with referee Tony Harrington, accusing him of being too “nervous” to handle Liverpool’s high-stakes 2-2 draw against Fulham at Anfield effectively.
The Reds showcased remarkable determination, clawing back twice to salvage a point despite being reduced to 10 men following Andy Robertson’s red card in the 17th minute. The match was marked by several contentious calls that fueled frustrations on both sides.
Fulham initially gained the upper hand through an early goal from Andreas Pereira. However, Liverpool’s 16 shots and an expected goals (xG) tally of 2.26 indicated they might have secured a win on a different day.
Robertson’s red card for denying a clear scoring opportunity was deemed straightforward, but earlier incidents added to Liverpool’s irritation. Issa Diop’s strong challenge on Robertson in the second minute led to only a yellow card, while Pereira received the same punishment moments later for a reckless foul on Ryan Gravenberch. Former referee Mike Dean argued Pereira deserved a red card, calling it a “clear dismissal.”
Speaking post-match, Van Dijk highlighted his dissatisfaction with the officiating. “We fought hard with 10 men and created chances, but it could have been better,” he noted. “I felt the referee was nervous and struggled to communicate with Robertson. While we can’t entirely blame him, it’s frustrating.”
Despite the setbacks, Van Dijk stressed the importance of moving forward. “We’ll take the point, recover, and prepare for Wednesday’s game,” he added. The chaotic encounter underlined Liverpool’s resilience and adaptability under challenging circu
mstances.
