After the Netherlands international received two consecutive bookings against Hungary, Liverpool supporters are applauding Virgil van Dijk’s red card.

Consequently, what happened? 

The 33-year-old Van Dijk was given his first red card for the Netherlands in the 76th and 81st minutes of play, respectively. Following Friday night’s 1-1 Nations League tie with Hungary, a number of Liverpool supporters celebrated the “absolutely brilliant” news that the center-back will be suspended for the Dutch team’s upcoming away match against Germany on social media. This implies that he will probably be more rested for the Reds’ upcoming Premier League game. 

Consequently, what happened? 

The 33-year-old Van Dijk was given his first red card for the Netherlands in the 76th and 81st minutes of play, respectively. Following Friday night’s 1-1 Nations League tie with Hungary, a number of Liverpool supporters celebrated the “absolutely brilliant” news that the center-back will be suspended for the Dutch team’s upcoming away match against Germany on social media. This implies that he will probably be more rested for the Reds’ upcoming Premier League game.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Despite the Hungary draw, the Dutch are still in a strong position to reach the quarter-finals of the Nations League as they have a three-point buffer over Marco Rossi’s side with three group games remaining. They will, however, be without talisman Van Dijk for their crunch clash with Germany next week, meaning the defender will be raring to go for Liverpool’s crunch encounter with Chelsea on October 20.

Next?In just over a week, Van Dijk’s Liverpool club, currently atop the Premier League, will welcome Chelsea, currently in fourth position, to Anfield. If they want to maintain first position, the seasoned player must be at the top of his game to keep out the in-form Blues.