What Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure hilariously did towards Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk at full-time

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Everton’s final ever Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park ended in absolute carnage.

James Tarkowski marked his name in Everton history with a stoppage time equaliser against Liverpool to secure the Toffees a point.

It was absolute bedlam at the Gwladys Street End as the players wheeled away in celebration.

Arne Slot was furious with Everton fans inside the first half of the game as he felt they won their side a number of fouls.

However, what happened after the game was even more dramatic with a number of players and coaching staff being sent off.

Everton midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure was one of those to be shown a red card, but what he did towards Virgil van Dijk was hilarious.

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Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure mocks Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk

On Wednesday morning, Doucoure issued an emphatic Merseyside Derby message to the fans as he geared up for the occasion.

His display during the game did not exactly blow many fans away.

But what he did after the full-time whistle will go down very well with the fans at Goodison Park.

Amid all the madness, Doucoure could be spotted laughing at Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk who was protesting to Michael Oliver.

The Mali midfielder could even be spotted gesturing the Dutchman to be quiet as he walked off in celebration.

Doucoure was involved in the initial controversy with Curtis Jones left incensed with the 32-year-old goading the away end.

Everton are keen to hand Doucoure a new contract and fans may feel he has earned it after how he rattled the Reds.

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Carlos Alcaraz will now be handed Everton opportunity

With Doucoure now set to be suspended, Carlos Alcaraz can earn himself his debut from the starting XI.

Everton face a game against Crystal Palace on the weekend and Moyes will be forced to make a change in the midfield.

Moyes has been impressed by Alcaraz, but he opted to stick with Doucoure for the derby.

It was a decision which may have backfired in the grand scheme of things, but it is going to hand a potential opportunity to the only January signing.