“This is their Cup final.”
Liverpool captain Virgil Vandick says it’s also difficult to beat Everton in the “Cup Final.”
The Reds and Tuffy played the thriller in the final clash at Goodison Park before Everton moved to their new stadium next season.
Liverpool took a 2-1 lead heading into the final seconds of the match, but was left unsure of the late James Tarkowski Volley in the 98th minute despite only five additions at the start .
The lengthy VAR reviews then allowed them to score, causing confusion on and off the pitch.
As the full-time whistle was blown away, Abdowley Doucault sprinted and celebrated in front of Liverpool’s support, followed by a fiercely ferocious Curtis Jones.
As a result, both players are sent off and Arne Slot is shown red for the words said to referee Michael Oliver after whi.
“We all know this is their Cup final.”
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Looking back at the game, Van Dik admitted it was a tough night, but Everton was always trying to make it difficult with what he called the biggest game of the season.
He states: Many fights. It’s very unfortunate to admit it over the last moments of the game, or even the extra time, but that’s what it is. It’s not easy to accept it in a particularly way, but we take it and move on.
“I think the referees played a big role in today’s game in that certain challenges were given as fouls. In the end, it’s a shame to admit a very good strike, but a shame. is.
“This is their Cup final and they will try to do everything in their power to make it difficult for us, which is a huge boost for them, but it is a blow to us.
“There are many games up to the international break. We are in a very good position, and it depends on effort, quality, consistency. We look at ourselves and others. Don’t see what it does. Focus on yourself and try to be the best version of yourself.
“We’ve put ourselves in a good position. Let’s continue.”
Van Dick also commented on the conflict between Jones and Doucole and pointed his finger at referee Oliver once again.
He added: “We saw how they celebrated their goals.
“I think Abdoulaye Doucure wanted to induce our fans. I think that’s what I saw. I don’t think Curtis Jones thought it was the right thing to do. And a bit of a fight I know what happens if there is.
“I didn’t think the referees were in control of the game. Both teams had to deal with it.”