Liverpool appeared set for victory when Mo Salah’s 73rd-minute goal put them ahead 2-1, with Everton seemingly out of ideas. However, in the dying moments of the game, Everton captain James Tarkowski scored a dramatic volley past Alisson Becker, sending the Goodison crowd wild.
A lengthy VAR review followed to check for a potential offside or foul by Beto on Ibrahima Konate, but the goal stood, and Everton secured a point at the last minute.
Tempers flared after the final whistle when Abdoulaye Doucoure taunted Liverpool fans, leading to a confrontation with Curtis Jones. Both players were sent off, and Arne Slot and his assistant Sipke Hulshoff also received red cards for their actions.
Though Slot was banned from speaking to TNT Sports due to his dismissal, Van Dijk gave an interview, criticizing referee Michael Oliver for losing control of the match and lamenting that the goal came after “over time.”
Van Dijk also made a pointed remark about Everton, calling the match “their cup final,” implying that the derby held extra significance for them.
Reacting to his comments, one fan on X said, “Terrible post-match interview by Van Dijk. Comes across as petulant and poor sportsmanship. He should be gracious in both defeat and draw.” Another wrote, “Van Dijk is so salty. He’s not wrong, but wow.” A third user added, “Some serious salt from Van Dijk in that interview.” A fourth commented, “This post-match interview from Van Dijk is embarrassing. He’s never graceful.”
Liverpool, now winless in two games, will look to bounce back when they face Wolves at Anfield on Sunday.
