VIRGIL VAN DIJK was brutally mocked by football fans after falling over in the build-up to Tottenham’s goal against Liverpool.
The Netherlands international, 31, came across to cover Ivan Perisic’s run down the left flank with Jurgen Klopp’s men already 3-0 up.
Perisic sent Van Dijk for a hot dog 👀😵💫 pic.twitter.com/0cKiMdJYyr
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 30, 2023
But as Perisic prepared to try and take on Van Dijk, the Reds defender lost his balance and hit the floor.
The Croatian wing-back then picked out Harry Kane in the middle and the England captain tucked the ball away on the volley to pull one back for Spurs.
And social media was not in a forgiving mood as they reacted to the moment.
Sky Sports released the clip alongside the caption: “Perisic sent Van Dijk for a hot dog 👀😵💫.”
In response, one fan said: “Oh my god, what happened to Virgil 😭?”
While another added: “I just couldn’t control myself with laughter 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 VIRGIL VAN MAGUIRE.
“Lol and he is apparently a better CB than Vidic was 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”
And a third replied: “That’s actually uncomfortable to watch.”
The calamitous moment was also compared to Steven Gerrard’s infamous slip against Chelsea back in 2014 – an unfortunate mistake which proved costly in Liverpool’s Premier League title bid.
After Van Dijk’s fall, one ruthless social media user said: “Steven Gerrard would be proud.”
Van Dijk has been sensational for Liverpool since arriving from Southampton for £75million in 2018.
But his form has been called into question on several occasions this season as Klopp’s men have struggled in several departments.
SOURCE: .thesun.co.uk
