Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been charged by the English Football Association (FA) over his reaction to his red card against Newcastle on Sunday.

Van Dijk was shown a straight red card in the first half after a challenge on Newcastle forward Alexander Isak.

The Dutchman was charged with allegedly using abusive or insulting words towards referee John Brooks in the game.

An FA statement read: “Virgil Van Dijk has been charged with a breach of FA Rule E3.1 following Liverpool’s Premier League game against Newcastle United on Sunday, 27 August.

“It’s alleged that the defender acted in an improper manner and/or used abusive and/or insulting words towards a match official after being sent off in the 29th minute.

“Virgil Van Dijk has until Friday, 1 September to provide a response to this charge.”

Liverpool won the game 2-1 with two late goals from forward Darwin Nunez after Anthony Gordon scored in the first half.