Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk claimed his half-time clash with Arsenal's Sokratis was sparked by the Gunners man accusing Mohamed Salah of diving to win a penalty.
The two players became embroiled in a tussle as the two teams headed off the field at the end of the first half, with the Reds having taken a commanding 4-1 lead. Mohamed Salah's tumble in the penalty area was viewed as over-theatrical by the Gunners' defenders, with Sokratis becoming particularly vocal about his grievances over being penalised for the challenge.
The FA reviewing another Salah dive pic.twitter.com/oZQGWQYror
— Bri (@AngryDots) December 29, 2018
Speaking to the Mirror, van Dijk revealed that Sokratis' accusations of foul play from Salah triggered the half-time rough-housing, saying: "
"I just wanted to talk to him. But that happens in football and we move on.
Fantastic character again from the lads last night! Great way to end 2018! #WeAreLiverpool pic.twitter.com/efu794MJBA
— Virgil van Dijk (@VirgilvDijk) December 30, 2018
Klopp is believed to be keen to keep Mignolet at the club as a strong alternative in case his first keeper succumbs to injury at some point in the long season ahead.
Source : 90min