Liverpool's 2020 trip to Goodison Park was marred by a horror tackle by Jordan Pickford that left Virgil van Dijk sidelined for almost a year, and it ultimately proved costly for the Reds that season
Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has spoken out about the Merseyside Derby incident involving Jordan Pickford 's 'stupid' challenge on Virgil van Dijk , which led to the defender's lengthy absence. Liverpool are gearing up for their visit to Goodison Park today , which marks the final derby clash at the iconic venue ahead of Everton's transition to their new stadium next season.
'In my opinion was stupid,' he said at the time. 'I believe he did not want to injure Virgil but the way that he went into it, he didn't care what happened after. 'I think we have had it a lot in games against Everton . They take it way too far. This was too much.' The impact of Van Dijk's injury reverberated through the Liverpool squad to such an extent that sleep eluded them following the match, according to Wijnaldum.
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