Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum has criticised the 'completely stupid' tackle made by Jordan Pickford on Virgil van Dijk in the Merseyside derby last weekend. A heavy challenge in the second half saw Van Dijk sustain a long-term injury. 'Accidents can always happen in football … But, the way they were doing it, is completely unacceptable,' said the Dutch midfielder.
Wijnaldum's comments were reiterated by manager Jürgen Klopp, who also called into question the red-card challenge from Everton's Richarlison: 'Injuries happen in football, very often in challenges. But very often in challenges when both players try to play the ball. It was not the case in these two challenges.'


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