“Van Dijk at the Center of Storm After Apparent Elbow in Thrilling Fulham vs Liverpool Showdown”
“Virgil van Dijk Sparks Controversy With Apparent Elbow in Fiery Fulham vs Liverpool Clash”
Liverpool’s impressive 26-match unbeaten run in the Premier League came to a halt on Sunday with a 3-2 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage. However, the situation might have been even more damaging for the Reds, as new footage circulating online appears to show Virgil van Dijk throwing an elbow at Sander Berge during the game. The incident occurred in the Liverpool box during a corner, and although the centre-back went unpunished, the video paints a troubling picture.
Arne Slot’s side started strong, with Alexis Mac Allister smashing in a stunning long-range strike to open the scoring. But Fulham quickly responded, and by halftime, goals from Ryan Sessegnon, Alex Iwobi, and Rodrigo Muniz had turned the tide, giving the hosts a 3-1 lead.
Luis Diaz came off the bench in the second half to pull one back for Liverpool, but the comeback fell short, ending their unbeaten streak. In the aftermath, the van Dijk footage has raised eyebrows, with many suggesting Liverpool were lucky not to see red during the match.
“Van Dijk Appears to Elbow Berge but Escapes Punishment”
With Liverpool trailing 3-1 in the 71st minute, Van Dijk was defending a corner and battling with Sander Berge in the box to stop Fulham from widening their lead. During the tussle, he appeared to swing his elbow back forcefully, striking the Fulham midfielder in the head.
Footage of the incident has since emerged on social media, and it doesn’t reflect well on the Liverpool captain. Despite the apparent elbow, Van Dijk avoided any punishment during the match, allowing Liverpool to finish with a full squad. Whether officials will take retrospective action remains to be seen, but fans online have been vocal in their criticism.
Football Fans Slam Van Dijk
Supporters have taken to social media to call out the Dutchman for the elbow, with many demanding accountability.
Although the incident went completely unnoticed by officials and commentators during the match, it has exploded online, sparking widespread debate among fans. Social media users have had plenty to say about Van Dijk’s actions, with many accusing the Liverpool defender of consistently getting away with foul play.
One fan took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their frustration, writing: “Van Dijk clearly elbowed someone and still avoided punishment. I have no idea how he keeps getting away with it.” Such a disgusting player.” Another echoed that frustration, posting: “Van Dijk is so dirty man, gets away with it every time.”
A third supporter cast doubt on the defender’s reputation, saying: “Van Dijk gets away with yet another dirty challenge. He’s the only one who can elbow players almost every game and still avoid a yellow card.”
They weren’t alone. A fourth supporter added: “Van Dijk gets away with throwing an elbow every single week.” And in a more extreme take, a fifth fan claimed: “Van Dijk could punch someone in the face and get away with it.”
The backlash shows no signs of slowing down, with many calling for retrospective action against the Liverpool captain.