Alexis Mac Allister: Liverpool to appeal red card given to midfielder in win over Bournemouth
Alexis Mac Allister given a straight red card for a foul on Ryan Christie during Liverpool's 3-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday; Jurgen Klopp said «everything was lacking for a red card» after the match; Argentine set to miss next three games against Newcastle, Aston Villa and Wolves
Monday 21 August 2023 14:13, UK
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».
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.
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»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.»
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