Merseyside police investigating offensive tweets aimed at Jordan Pickford, Richarlison

A series of vile tweets aimed towards Toffees duo Jordan Pickford and Richarlison following Everton's 2-2 draw against Liverpool on Saturday is w being investigated by Merseyside police. Jordan Pickford and Richarlison were on receiving end of plenty of abuse from fans on social media for ir rash challenges on Virgil van Dijk and Thiago Alcantara respectively. Reds also requested Premier League to review VAR decisions during game after Jordan Henderson's late winner was ruled out due to a controversial offside call. 

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Merseyside police investigating vile tweets aimed at Pickford and Richarlison following derby

Following dramatic Everton vs Liverpool derby on Saturday at Goodison Park, several Reds fans were left fuming with Jordan Pickford and Richarlison. Reports from Daily Mail claim that re were several threats and offensive tweets aimed towards Everton duo for ir reckless tackling during derby. Pickford's lunge towards Van Dik could potentially see Dutch centre-back miss remainder of season due to damd knee ligaments while Richarlison's challenge on Thiago might see Spaniard miss Liverpool's Champions League opener against Ajax on Wednesday. 

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On threats and abuse for Pickford and Richarlison, a spokesperson from Merseyside police said: "We are currently investigating several offensive tweets made in relation to two Everton footballers (Pickford and Richarlison). langu used in tweets is totally unacceptable and we are taking reports extremely seriously."   force also vowed to bring those responsible 'to justice' and have warned those involved that y 'are t beyond law'.

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"Those who use internet to target ors, and commit criminal offences such as making threats or committing a hate crime in doing so, are t beyond law. Detectives are making enquiries to identify those individuals who posted tweets and wherever we identify offences we will take action to bring those responsible to justice.” 

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Virgil van Dijk injury: Jordan Pickford escapes ban, Richalison to miss next three games for horror tackle on Thiago

news of Merseyside Police investigating threats and offensive tweets following derby comes after FA confirmed that Pickford would face retroactive punishment for his role in Van Dijk's injury. Meanwhile, Richarlison will serve a three-match ban for his rash challenge on Thiago which earned him a red card. He is set to miss Everton's games against Southampton, Newcastle and Manchester United.

Im Credits - AP, Richarlison Instagram