"Virgil van Dijk's poor mistake has cost Liverpool a goal inside five minutes against PSV in the Champions League. Liverpool desperately need a win but have had the worst possible start to the game, with PSV taking the lead in the 5th minute. The goal came from the spot after an awful handball from the Reds' captain inside the box."
"Van Dijk was penalised for a handball so conspicuous that social media immediately lit up with comparisons to basketball. The Dutchman heavily protested the decision but there was no doubt about the decision being correct, with Van Dijk practically volleying the ball away with his hands up in the air. The error allowed former Spurs star Ivan Perisic to stroke home."
"Surprise Virgil van Dijk stats shows he has struggled this season The otherwise solid centre-back has conceded more penalties (3) than any other Premier League player across all competitions this season. This uncharacteristic statistic highlights a slight dip in form for a defender long considered the benchmark for consistency in world football. Virgil van Dijk (3) has conceded more penalties than any other Premier League player across all competitions this season."
Virgil van Dijk's early handball conceded a penalty and allowed PSV to take a 5th-minute lead in the Champions League. Ivan Perisic converted the spot-kick. Social media compared the handball to a basketball-style play, and Van Dijk protested strongly despite the clear nature of the offence. The defender has conceded three penalties across competitions this season, the most of any Premier League player, indicating a dip in form. Liverpool have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches, including consecutive 3-0 defeats to Manchester City and Nottingham Forest. Manager Arne Slot reportedly held a tactical meeting to address poor form.
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