Liverpool: Mike Dean gives Mac Allister verdict after red card
Jacque Talbot
- Updated: 19 Aug 2023 16:53 BST
- 4 min read
Alexis Mac Allister was controversially sent off in Liverpool’s game against Bournemouth - but former referee Mike Dean has claimed that he saw no issue with the card.
At Anfield, Mac Allister raised a high boot but it appeared that no malicious intent was there.
But the official, after a review from VAR, gave the Argentine his marching orders, ten minutes into the second-half and with Liverpool 2-1 ahead during Saturday's Premier League contest.
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Naturally, the card infuriated the home crowd who felt that a red was harsh on Mac Allister, who was playing on his Anfield debut. But Dean, who was on panel with Sky Sports reviewing the incident, said that he had no issue with the red card.
He said: “He’s tried to play the ball [Mac Allister] and he’s caught him. He’s gone about shin height and missed the ball, so I have got no issues with the decision. It’s been checked by VAR and it’s been cleared so they’re happy.”
Liverpool fans rage
But fans online were not so convinced with the red. Some slammed the call, saying that it was soft and unnecessary to send the former Brighton player off.
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That was never a red card for Mac Allister. Definitely win the appeal for that. VAR is a joke.
— Andrew (@ESCLFC) August 19, 2023
Mac Allister must have been shocked by that red card. Welcome to Liverpool I guess. 😒
— Hunnyz (@hunnyza) August 19, 2023
How is that a red card for Mac Allister. Football has gone soft
— Joe (@joemens_) August 19, 2023
Incredibly harsh Red Card for MacAllister there.
— Dominic Doyle (@dopey000) August 19, 2023
VAR is an absolute shambles.
- Wolves robbed against Man Utd
- Never a penalty on Szobozlai
- Never a red card for MacAllister
We are only 2 games into the season.— ThePremPage (@ThePremPage) August 19, 2023
