Van Dijk vows to speak on Man City verdict once it is properly settled

📰 Virgil van Dijk has promised to speak on Manchester City's guilty verdict once it is settled. 📌 Key points 🤐 Van Dijk said it is not a good idea to comment while the case is ongoing. 🗣️ He promised to share his view once it is properly settled. ⚔️ He separated the rivalry on the pitch from events off it. 🟥 Liverpool conceded three in 16 minutes after Gravenberch's red card. 📉 It was Andoni Iraola's first defeat as Liverpool head coach. 📝 What happened 🎙️ Asked about City's financial verdict after Sunday's 3-0 defeat at Anfield, Van Dijk told reporters, according to Goal: 'The only thing I can say, because it's ongoing, is that I have really enjoyed the rivalry. But that is on the pitch; what has happened off the pitch is a totally different story.' 🤐 He added: 'Because it's still ongoing, it's not a good idea for me to comment on this. When it's properly settled I will definitely share my comments on it, but for now let's wait and see.' City are appealing the verdict. 🟥 The game turned in the second half. With the score 0-0, Ryan Gravenberch was sent off for a second yellow in the 62nd minute, and Erling Haaland scored three minutes later. Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki followed, Cherki's goal on 78 minutes completing three goals in 16 minutes. 📉 According to beIN Sports, it was Iraola's first defeat in the job. Liverpool had been unbeaten in five league games before kick-off. 📊 By the numbers • Gravenberch red card: 62nd minute (second yellow) • Goals conceded after it: 3 in 16 minutes • Breaches City were found guilty of: 114 (under appeal) 🔭 Why it matters Liverpool were City's title rivals during the period in question. With their captain promising to speak once the case is over, Liverpool's reaction to a final ruling will draw plenty of attention. Liverpool look to bounce back from their first defeat in the next league round on the weekend of 17-18 October.