Liverpool central defender and team captain Virgil van Dijk\u2019s appeal didn\u2019t work out as the FA ruling \u2013 that he verbally abused Referee John Brooks after getting red-carded, in the come-from-behind win at Newcastle United \u2013 stands.<\/p>\n
This was the first red-card of his career that got Van Dijk suspended for the match\u00a0against Aston Villa this past Sunday and his incendiary reaction to getting booked has now earned him a slightly longer suspension.<\/p>\n
The Liverpool captain must now sit out the away clash at Wolves on September 16, Liverpool\u2019s first match after this international break. Without a doubt the Dutch ace\u2019s absence will be sorely felt, as he is the formidable foundation providing rock-solid leadership\u00a0and also a stellar, solid presence in the spinal core of defense.<\/p>\n
The English Football Association statement said: \u201cVirgil van Dijk has been suspended for one match and fined \u00a3100,000 for breaching FA Rule E3.1 during Liverpool\u2019s Premier League\u00a0fixture against Newcastle United on Sunday 27 August.<\/p>\n
The stalwart defender admitted that he acted in an improper manner and used abusive and insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute, and the sanctions were subsequently imposed by an independent Regulatory Commission.<\/p>\n
“Full written reasons for this case will be published in due course.\u201d \\<\/p>\n
That means the all-world Dutchman will not be in action again until Sept. 24 when Liverpool visits West Ham United.<\/p>\n
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