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Virgil van Dijk took off at HALF TIME with Liverpool 2-0 down at Brentford as Jurgen Klopp made three changes in 45 minutes… with Jamie Carragher insisting: ‘He had to make changes because that was unacceptable’
- Virgil van Dijk, one of three Liverpool players withdrawn at half time at Brentford
- Jurgen Klopp’s men lost 2-0 at the Bees after 45 minutes of action
- Jamie Carragher said it was an ‘unacceptable’ first half for the Reds
Virgil van Dijk was taken off at half time when a furious Jurgen Klopp made a half-time triple substitution while trailing 2-0 at Brentford on Monday.
It was a chaotic first half for the Reds, in which they conceded an Ibrahima Konate own goal and then a Yoane Wissa goal for the Bees.
Klopp was unimpressed through the first 45 minutes and made a trio of substitutions, including removing 31-year-old captain van Dijk.
Virgil van Dijk was one of three players withdrawn at half time in Liverpool’s match at Brentford
Harvey Elliott, booked in the first ten minutes, and Konstantinos Tsimikas were the other two players withdrawn at the break.
Speaking to Sky Sports, Jamie Carragher said: ‘It could have been anyone. It could have been five. He had to make changes because it was an unacceptable 45 minutes.
On the Liverpool captain, Carragher added: “It will be interesting to see if it is an injury or if he has just come off because he has struggled.
Jurgen Klopp’s additions in the second half included Andrew Robertson, Naby Keita and Joel Matip.
Klopp’s second half additions included Andrew Robertson, Naby Keita and Joel Matip.
The coach’s actions seemed to work in favor of Liverpool, who recovered the goal in the 50th minute through Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Brentford scored twice in the first 45 minutes and had a further two disallowed for offside.
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