New theory surfaces suggesting Virgil van Dijk ‘isn’t fond of’ his Liverpool teammate following the defeat to Brentford.

After a disappointing 3-2 loss to Brentford, Liverpool have now suffered four straight defeats in the Premier League. The match was filled with controversy — from a free-kick turning into a penalty to another penalty shout being waved away — but what really caught fans’ attention was the apparent tension between Milos Kerkez and Virgil van Dijk, with many supporters convinced the captain has “had enough” of his defensive partner.

Liverpool appeared to have rediscovered their form earlier in the week after thrashing Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1, but their domestic struggles clearly persist. Away at the Gtech Community Stadium against Keith Andrews’ Brentford, the Reds produced another uninspired display.

Despite several flashpoints throughout the game, Liverpool fans were fixated on the interactions between Van Dijk and Kerkez. Even though the Hungarian fullback redeemed himself with a goal after an early error, Van Dijk was visibly frustrated with him — sparking questions about their relationship.

Van Dijk found himself at the center of a second-half penalty incident that proved costly for Liverpool, capping off a forgettable night for the Dutchman. His visible anger toward Kerkez didn’t go unnoticed, with fans on social media commenting things like, “Van Dijk is done with Kerkez.”

Kerkez, who joined from Bournemouth after an impressive season, was expected to be Andy Robertson’s long-term successor. However, his time at Anfield has gotten off to a rocky start. Against Brentford, an early booking and several poor decisions both in attack and defense appeared to test Van Dijk’s patience.

Many Liverpool fans believe the captain’s frustrations stem from the team’s poor run and Kerkez’s inconsistency. As one fan put it, “It’s so obvious Van Dijk doesn’t like Kerkez at all.” Whether the issue is purely professional or something deeper remains unclear, but supporters will be hoping the pair can move past any tension and help Liverpool get back on track.