Everton v Liverpool: Jordan Pickford horror tackle forces off Virgil Van Dijk with an injury
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ByEurosport
Updated 17/10/2020 at 13:06 GMT
Pickford's first-half challenge on Van Dijk meant the latter had to go off. Pickford remained on the pitch as the tackle happened while the defender was ruled offside. VAR did not tell referee Michael Oliver to give the incident another look.
Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool is tackled by Jordan Pickford of Everton which led to Virgil van Dijk being substituted for an injury during the Premier League match between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park on October 17, 2020 in Liverpool, England.
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In the 11th minute of the Merseyside derby, the Liverpool centre-back made his way into the Everton box to attack a free-kick when he was clattered into by the England international.
The VAR checked the incident for a possible penalty and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville watching the game made his thoughts clear.
However Pickford was saved due to an offside decision against Van Dijk.
Van Dijk was subbed off for Joe Gomez, who was on the bench with Jordan Matip the other starting centre back in Liverpool's XI.
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Virgil van Dijk, Everton v Liverpool
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It is not yet known the extent of the Netherlands international's injury, but it is another blow for manager Jurgen Klopp who is also without goalkeeper Alisson and midfielder Naby Keita.
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