Virgil van Dijk charged with acting 'in an improper manner' following red card at Newcastle

The Liverpool captain was dismissed for a foul on Alexander Isak in the first half of the Reds’ 2-1 victory at St James’ Park

CHARGED: Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been charged with acting in an improper manner following his red card at Newcastle on Sunday.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been charged with acting in an improper manner following his red card at Newcastle on Sunday.

The Netherlands international was dismissed for a foul on Alexander Isak in the first half of the Reds’ 2-1 victory at St James’ Park but the centre-back initially refused to leave the pitch and then remonstrated with an official.