🤯 Van Dijk gives away bizarre penalty, ex-Bundesliga star scores with ease

Right now, nothing seems to be going Liverpool FC’s way. In the Champions League clash with PSV Eindhoven, Reds captain Virgil van Dijk conceded a handball penalty just a few minutes into the match.

The Dutchman, under heavy pressure, jumped for a header and the ball struck his outstretched hand.

He could hardly believe the referee’s whistle, as he felt he was being held and apparently believed that his handball only happened because of the opponent’s actions. Any discussion was pointless – the penalty was given nonetheless.

By the way, Ivan Perisic, a familiar face from the Bundesliga, converted the penalty. With this penalty conceded, Van Dijk has now given away three this season. Across all competitions, that’s the most of any Premier League player.

At least he was able to celebrate the equalizer a short time later: Dominik Szoboszlai (16’) scored to make it 1-1.

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