Arne Slot has been accused of directly influencing Virgil van Dijk’s early return to Liverpool in the middle of the international break.

Explaining the decision, Van Dijk said: “I wanted to stay with the team to give the lads my support, but now I have decided it is better to go home.



Liverpool have been contacted for comment.

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It looked like Van Dijk’s red card would be costly for Ronald Koeman’s side, who were 1-0 down at the time following Roland Sallai’s first-half volley.

Virgil van Dijk remonstrates with the referee after being booked during the Netherlands' Nations League game against Hungary.

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