The English FA have charged Liverpool centre-back Virgil van Dijk over his conduct in the 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Van Dijk recieved a straight red card in Liverpool's game against Newcastle last weekend, for fouling Alexander Isak as the last defender.
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Van Dijk charged by FA
While the contentious decision was being reviewed by VAR, the Liverpool captain, visibly incensed, was seen arguing with referee John Brooks and the FA have now decided to take action.
"Virgil van Dijk has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following Liverpool’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Sunday, 27 August," a statement from the FA read.
"It’s alleged that the defender acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official."
Van Dijk, who will serve an automatic one-match ban as a result of the red card, has until Friday to contest the charge.
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