Alexis Mac Allister received a red card for a foul on Ryan Christie during Liverpool’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday; Jurgen Klopp said after the game
“everything was missing for a red card”; Argentina will miss the next three games against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves
Liverpool will appeal the red card given to Alexis Mac Allister during Saturday’s 3-1 win over Bournemouth.
The midfielder was given a straight red card by referee Thomas Brammall for a challenge on Ryan Christie just before the hour mark, with Liverpool leading 2-1 at the time.
The World Cup winner is set to be suspended for Liverpool’s next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, unless the club’s appeal is successful.
Speaking after the game, Reds boss Jurgen Klopp said “everything was lacking for a red card”.
We have seen more difficult challenges that weren’t red cards that should have been. I think we should talk about it. If he had said it was a yellow card, the VAR would not have moved on to a red card.
“Everything is missing for a red card, intensity. Yes, there was contact, but there must be another intention if it’s a red card.” We will tell people about it.
He said: “It’s not a red card for me. The problem here is that the referee thinks it’s a high tackle, but the only reason it’s happening is because both players are there. “
“The boot catches him in the ankle. If his foot was on the ground and he caught it in the same place, it’s not a high tackle.
“They are both down to earth, it’s not a red card for me.
” Liverpool should convince the jury that winning an appeal is a clear mistake by the referee.”
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock agrees with Gallagher and believes he should be retired.
“Is it a red card, yes or no? Did you make a mistake, yes or no? That’s not a red card. It has to be disallowed.”
He said: “It’s not a red card for me. The problem here is that the referee thinks it’s a high tackle, but the only reason it’s happening is because both players are there. “
“The boot catches him in the ankle. If his foot was on the ground and he caught it in the same place, it’s not a high tackle.
“They are both down to earth, it’s not a red card for me.” Liverpool would need to convince the panel that it was a clear and glaring error by the referee to allow an appeal.
Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock agreed with Gallagher and believes the contract should be cancelled.
“Is it a red card, yes or no? Did you make a mistake, yes or no? It’s not a red card. It needs to be lifted.”
He probably won’t have to take up the challenge. He grabbed him in the shin.
“It’s not a bad decision from the referee. He came in with the studs visible and grabbed it in the shin.
“VAR would have looked at it.
They are happy with Tom [referee Thomas Brammall]’s decision and play continues.”
