Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has expressed his acceptance of the extended ban imposed on him by the FA following his red card incident against Newcastle United.
In a statement, the Dutch defender stated, "Following the announcement today, I'd just like to make clear I totally accept the panel's decision. It was the first red card of my Liverpool career, and I let my frustrations get the better of me in an intense and heated moment. I apologized immediately after the game to the match officials and take full responsibility. Time to move forward now. I will continue supporting the team in every way I can."
The Reds' man received an additional one-match ban and a £100,000 fine for his improper conduct following his red card during the match against the Magpies. Initially sent off for a foul on Alexander Isak, van Dijk had initially refused to leave the pitch and later remonstrated with referee John Brooks.
Due to an initial automatic one-match ban, the center-back was already suspended for the 3-0 victory against Aston Villa before the international break. However, he will now face an additional suspension, causing him to be unavailable for the upcoming match against Wolves on September 16th.
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