Clever push

🚨 “Clever Push” Clears Muniz Goal as Van Dijk Left Fuming in Fulham Shock

Virgil van Dijk’s protest was waved away after Fulham striker Rodrigo Muniz bundled his way past the Liverpool captain to net a pivotal third goal in their 3-2 win over the Reds—and former ref Keith Hackett says the Dutchman has no case.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Hackett praised Muniz’s “very clever” use of balance and timing, insisting the contact wasn’t enough to warrant a foul. Despite Van Dijk’s visible frustration, the goal stood—and Hackett doubled down after reviewing the footage again.

“Not enough in that,” Hackett said. “The Fulham player got away with it.”

Stats showed Van Dijk won just 4 of 10 duels in the match, and now faces growing scrutiny, especially after an off-ball elbow on Sander Berge went unpunished in the second half.

Arne Slot’s side still lead the Premier League, but the Fulham slip-up exposes defensive cracks—and Van Dijk, the once-untouchable anchor, is now under the mi

croscope.