‘I just wonder…’ – Ex-PGMOL chief makes wild accusation about Virgil van Dijk pre-match ritual

A former chief executive of the PGMOL has made an astounding allegation against Virgil van Dijk in relation to his pre-match dealings with referees.

On Monday, Keith Hackett analysed a number of incidents involving the Liverpool captain over the last three years, off the back of the 33-year-old colliding with Rodrigo Muniz inside the penalty area during the Reds’ defeat to Fulham at the weekend.

The former top-flight whistler described the Dutchman as a ‘serial offender’ when it comes to sly or dangerous fouls which...