Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford received death threats after a 5th round match in the Premier League, in which he severely injured Liverpool star defender Virgil van Dyck.

Pickford jumped very dangerously at his opponent, but escaped punishment - the judges saw Virgil offside. After the game, van Dijk underwent a medical examination, which revealed a ruptured cruciate ligament of the knee. He will have surgery and recovery may take 7-8 months.

The act of the goalkeeper " Liverpool fans cursed Pickford, and some went further and threatened Jordan with physical harm.

According to the Daily Mail, because of this, Pickford decided to take emergency measures and hired security guards who are now constantly on duty at the footballer's house.. The England goalkeeper lives with his wife Meghan and one year old.

" Jordan shocked at the brutality he listened to and read after the match. He wants to do everything possible to keep his family safe, "

Everton - Liverpool ends 2-2.

After six rounds, Carlo Ancelotti's charges sensationally lead the Premier League standings, scoring the same number of points as Liverpool (13).

In the seventh round, “toffee” on November 1 will host Newcastle, and Jurgen Klopp's team on October 31 will play against West Ham Andrei Yarmolenko.