Van Dijk demands more from Liverpool's forwards before comeback at Brentford

Van Dijk demands more from Liverpool's forwards before comeback at Brentford

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2026-10-18 05:22:13
BBC Sport's Phil McNulty saw Virgil van Dijk wave his arms furiously at Liverpool's forwards in the first half at Brentford, before Liverpool came from 1-0 down to lead 2-1.

Liverpool came from 1-0 down to take a 2-1 lead against Brentford in a Premier League clash at the Gtech Community Stadium. Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford ahead before Víctor Munoz and Alexander Isak turned the match around for Liverpool.

Brentford take the lead

Keane Lewis-Potter put Brentford 1-0 ahead.

Liverpool turn the match around

Víctor Munoz equalised in the 62nd minute. Alexander Isak scored in the 70th minute to complete Liverpool's turnaround.

McNulty on Van Dijk's reaction

During the first half, BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty said: "Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has just waved his arms furiously at his forward players demanding more movement after he could only play the ball backwards. He wanted more options – and he had a very valid point."

First-half red card

Yehor Yarmoliuk was sent off for an attempted headbutt in first-half stoppage time, and Liverpool played the second half with a numerical advantage.

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