In addition to being incensed at Andreas Pereira’s response to Virgil van Dijk’s challenge, Liverpool supporters have also targeted match referee David Coote.

Willian gave Fulham the lead after Van Dijk erred during the build-up.

The Liverpool captain fouled Pereira, which resulted in a yellow card shortly after he misjudged his header.

The Fulham midfielder clutched his face when Van Dijk struck him in the face, writhing about on the ground.

Liverpool supporters criticized the official and the former Manchester United player for their response after Coote booked the standout defense.

A user on X posted: “Disgraceful behaviour by Fulham’s Andreas Pereira to roll around that much and stay down so ling is embarrassing – he was trying to get Virgil Van Dijk sent off.”

A person said, “It’s embarrassing that Pereira got Van Dijk arrested. Coote gave in to it.”

“It’s bad enough that Coote called a foul on van Dijk for that,” yelled a fourth. The fact that he believed there was yellow in it makes it even worse.”

“Not even a foul by Van Dijk let alone a yellow,” remarked a fifth. David Coote, on the other hand, is utterly useless.”

Another person said: “Pereira ought to be automatically banned for that. The purpose of the cameras is to portray actors and divers. If you ban him from the game, it will end quickly. When VVD Palmers him off, he’s not even holding the proper part of his head. Feeling of shame.”