Liverpool News: Alexis Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth is overturned

In Liverpool news, the FA has overturned Alexis Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth on Saturday after a 3-1 victory.

Avignyan MukhopadhyayAugust 22, 2023 at 11:27 PM3 min read
Liverpool News: Alexis Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth is overturned
In Liverpool news, the FA has overturned Alexis Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth on Saturday after a 3-1 victory.

In Liverpool news, the FA has overturned Alexis Mac Allister's red card against Bournemouth on Saturday after Liverpool's appeal against the midfielder's three-match ban was successful.

Mac Allister was given a straight red by referee Thomas Bramall for a challenge on Ryan Christie just before the hour mark during Liverpool's 3-1 victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, with his side leading 2-1 at the time.

The World Cup winner was set to be suspended for Liverpool's next three matches against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves, but he will no longer serve a ban.

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"An independent regulatory commission has removed Alexis Mac Allister's three-match suspension following a claim of wrongful dismissal," the FA said via their spokesperson account on Twitter, according to other Liverpool news.

Speaking after the game on Saturday, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp said "everything was lacking for a red card".

He told Sky Sports: "We have to talk about it and everyone agrees. I 100 per cent understand how it looks for the ref in that moment but when you see it back it's the inside of the foot with no power in it.

"We've seen harsher challenges that weren't red cards that should've been. I think we should talk about it. If he said it was a yellow, the VAR wouldn't have upgraded to a red card.

"Everything is lacking for a red card, the intensity. Yes, there was contact but there must be a different intention when it's a red card. We will talk to the people about it."

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher told Sky Sports News that Mac Allister should not have seen red.

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 that happens is because both players are there.

"The boot actually catches him on the ankle. If his foot was on the ground and he caught him in the same place, it's not a high tackle.

"They've both got their feet off the ground, not a red card for me. Liverpool would have to convince the panel it's a clear and obvious error by the referee to win any appeal."

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Avignyan Mukhopadhyay was a football writer at Sportz Point, where he provided insightful match analyses, tactical breakdowns, and in-depth coverage of the game. His passion for football and attention to detail brought engaging content to fans, making complex strategies and player performances easier to understand.

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