During Liverpool’s intense draw with Arsenal, Virgil van Dijk, the Liverpool captain, appeared to question referee Chris Kavanagh, asking if he had “been drinking.”

 

The match, filled with contentious moments, saw Liverpool fight back from a goal down, with Trent Alexander-Arnold hitting the crossbar and several disputed decisions, including a VAR-checked handball by Martin Odegaard.

 

Van Dijk, visibly angered by decisions going against Liverpool, expressed his frustration to the referee. In a video shared online, he seems to inquire, “Have you been drinking?” while gesturing as if holding a glass. The context of Van Dijk’s comments remains unclear, but if deemed offensive, he could face charges for insulting behavior towards a match official.

 

The controversial incidents, especially the Odegaard handball, stirred debates. While PGMOL stated it didn’t constitute a penalty, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp disagreed, insisting it should have been awarded.

 

The coming days will reveal whether Van Dijk faces repercussions for his comments, adding a layer of intrigue to an already eventful match at Anfield.