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Richarlison goads Virgil van Dijk after dramatic Tottenham equalizer vs Liverpool

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Richarlison has not shown a hint of embarrassment at celebrating the goal that moved Spurs a point above the drop zone, and he's now goaded Liverpool captain Virgil van DijkRicharlison has rubbed salt into the wounds of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk after scoring a late equalizer at Anfield(Image: Carl Recine/Getty Images)In hindsight, there was little point in bothering to play out Liverpool vs. Even after a moment of quality from Dominik Szoboszlai, with the help of some questionable goalkeeping, Liverpool regulars could have told you that the prospects of Virgil van Dijk captaining the side to a comfortable afternoon were slim to none.READ MORE: Jamie Carragher names Liverpool player who is now 'real problem' for Arne SlotREAD MORE: Xabi Alonso already made Liverpool feelings clear as agent responds to Arne Slot 'agreement'The fault certainly doesn't lie squarely with the Dutchman, although he did not cover himself in glory for the goal.



But he has made up for lost time after the final whistle, appearing to goad Van Dijk with an Instagram post.Content cannot be displayed without consentHe at least had the decency to hide it at the far end of his photo carousel, but the Spurs striker picked an image of himself wheeling away in celebration, with Van Dijk's head in his hands. It has been five games since Liverpool last kept a clean sheet.Of course, things are still far worse at Spurs, and you might accuse Richarlison of some degree of shamelessness given that his goal has lifted Tottenham a grand total of one point clear of the relegation zone.

But for this Spurs side to have not only snatched a point at Anfield but deserved it is in no way acceptable.Next up for Liverpool is Galatasaray. The Reds will have to overcome a one-goal deficit, thanks to a similarly hapless first-leg display.The hierarchy has shown patience with Slot up to now, but will surely be forced to seriously confront the question of his future for the first time if Liverpool cannot secure Champions League progression.