After a heated Merseyside derby at Goodison Park on Wednesday night, Everton football club has taken to social media to seemingly taunt their rivals, Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk. The match ended in a controversial 2-2 draw, with Everton coming from behind twice to salvage a point. However, what caught the attention of many fans was Everton’s social media post after the match.
The post in question showed a picture of van Dijk lying on the ground after a challenge from Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, with the caption “How’s the air down there, Virgil?” Many fans and observers took this as a direct taunt towards the injured Liverpool captain, who had to be substituted off after the challenge.
The incident has caused quite a stir among football fans, with many criticizing Everton for their lack of sportsmanship. Some have called for the club to apologize for the post, while others have pointed out that such behavior has no place in the game.
It remains to be seen whether Everton will address the controversy surrounding their social media post. In the meantime, the football world continues to debate the incident and its implications for sportsmanship and respect in the game.