Klopp Forced To Intervene as Van Dijk Argues With Referee After Red Card

• Virgil van Dijk was sent off in the first half of Liverpool's EPL clash vs. Newcastle United
• The Dutchman was shown a straight red card after he fouled Alexander Isak
• The Liverpool skipper was spotted arguing with officials before Jurgen Klopp intervened

Jurgen Klopp was forced to intervene after Virgil van Dijk was red-carded during Liverpool's Premier League meeting with Newcastle United on Sunday.

The Reds skipper was handed his marching orders after he was adjudged to have stopped a goalscoring opportunity by bringing down Alexander Isak.

According to The Sun, Van Dijk's action earned him a direct red card.

However, the decision did not go down well with the Dutchman and he was reluctant to leave the pitch after his sending-off.

The Netherlands international appeared to continue shouting in the direction of the referees.

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Van Dijk's antics caught the attention of Klopp, who quickly stepped in to diffuse the situation.

The Mirror reports that the German boss gently pushed his centre back down the tunnel before he returned to the dugout after having a word with the fourth official.

Liverpool stun Newcastle

Despite being reduced to 10 men in the first half, Liverpool were still able to battle Newcastle to victory.

The thrilling Premier League match ended in a 2-1 win for the Merseysiders, with Anthony Gordon finding the back of the net for the hosts.

Darwin Nunez was Liverpool's match hero as he came off the bench to rescue the Reds.

The ex-Benfica ace equalised for Liverpool in the 81st minute before netting the winner in stoppage time.

Klopp speaks on Salah's future

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, is adamant there is no way Mohamed Salah will leave the club this summer, with Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia reportedly plotting a massive swoop.

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Saudi Pro League clubs have had a heavy presence in the transfer window this summer since they first made the big move for Cristiano Ronaldo after his Manchester United contract was terminated in January.

Top European stars have moved to the league since, including Salah's former teammates: Roberto Firmino, Jordan Henderson, and Fabinho along with other ageing Premier League stars.