Liverpool suffered their first defeat within the Europa League on Thursday night time by the hands of Toulouse but it surely might have been worse as one of many Reds’ stars narrowly averted a pink card.
Jurgen Klopp’s aspect didn’t present up on the night time and have been crushed 3-2 by the French outfit. Nevertheless, the Reds almost snatched a draw on the loss of life however a Jarell Quansah objective was disallowed for a controversial handball.
That wasn’t the one name up for debate, as TNT pundits Joe Cole and Rachel Finnis-Brown believed Wataru Endo ought to have been despatched off within the first half of the match.
The Liverpool midfielder was already on a yellow card when he dove in on Cristian Casseres simply earlier than the break.
Endo obtained not one of the ball and will have been proven a second yellow for what was a reckless problem.
Talking at halftime, Joe Cole stated on TNT Sports activities concerning the Endo incident by way of the Daily Mail: “Endo ought to’ve been despatched off.”
Finnis-Brown adopted that up by stating: “I’d be shocked if Endo walks out within the second half. Whether it is, it’s an actual take a look at of can he maintain his self-discipline.
“We noticed Rashford despatched off final night time for one thing very related shielding the ball. It is a yellow. He’s already been booked. He needs to be off the pitch – it was cynical [his foul].”
The Japan worldwide was certainly subbed off at halftime however whether or not this was associated to his yellow card or the truth that he’ll doubtless play towards Brentford on the weekend as a consequence of Alexis Mac Allister’s suspension will stay unknown.
