Pickford will not face disciplinary actions for tackle on Van Dijk

The Liverpool defender will undergo surgery with no time frame set for his return.

Pickford will not face disciplinary actions for tackle on Van Dijk
Jordan Pickford

Jordan Pickford will not any punishment by the Football Association for his scissor-challenge on Virgil van Dijk in the Merseyside derby on Sunday.

The Reds played a 2-2 draw with inform Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday early kickoff, a game which experienced series of drama, with much of the decisions going against Jurgen Klopp's side.

The Everton goalkeeper’s collision with the Liverpool defender has damaged the anterior cruciate ligament of the Dutchman who will undergo surgery and expected to be out of play for some time.

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The Reds according to Sky Sports contacted the Professional Game Match Officials Board (PGMOL) for clarifications on why Pickford wasn't sent off after a rude challenge on the Liverpool defender, what part of Mane's body was deemed offside and the selection of the freeze-frame for that decision.

The FA have clarified that there cannot be any disciplinary actions against the goalkeeper and will only consider retrospective punishment not seen by match officials on the pitch or at VAR headquarters at Stockley Park.