After a disappointing 3-2 loss to Brentford, Liverpool have now suffered their fourth straight Premier League defeat. The match was filled with controversy — from a free-kick turning into a penalty to another penalty shout being ignored — but what really caught fans’ attention was the tense dynamic between Milos Kerkez and Virgil van Dijk. Many supporters believe the Liverpool captain has “had enough” of his defensive partner.
Just days earlier, Liverpool seemed to have rediscovered their spark with a 5-1 demolition of Eintracht Frankfurt, suggesting their poor run was over. However, their trip to the Gtech Community Stadium proved otherwise, as they once again delivered a flat performance against Keith Andrews’ Brentford side.
Amid the chaos, fans couldn’t help but notice Van Dijk’s visible frustration with Kerkez. Although the Hungarian defender made up for an earlier mistake by scoring, his captain’s stern reaction on the pitch sparked speculation about a rift between them.
Van Dijk was also at the centre of a second-half penalty controversy that might have cost Liverpool a way back into the match. For the Dutchman, it was a night to forget — repeatedly seen berating Kerkez throughout the game.
Kerkez, who joined from Bournemouth after a standout season and was tipped to be Andy Robertson’s long-term successor, has endured a rocky start at Anfield. His outing at Brentford, marked by an early yellow card and several shaky moments, only intensified scrutiny.
Liverpool fans on X (formerly Twitter) were quick to notice the tension, with one writing, “Van Dijk is done with Kerkez,” and another adding, “It’s so obvious Van Dijk doesn’t like Kerkez at all.”
Whether Van Dijk’s visible irritation stems from frustration with Liverpool’s form or personal discontent with his teammate remains unclear — but fans will hope both defenders can move past their issues and help steer the Reds back to winning ways.
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