Virgil van Dijk has remarked that referee Tony Harrington seemed “nervous” while handling the intense Premier League match between Liverpool and Fulham.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Liverpool found themselves down to 10 men just 17 minutes into their Premier League clash with Fulham after Andrew Robertson received a straight red card for a reckless challenge on Harry Wilson.
The incident unfolded when Andreas Pereira delivered a long ball towards Wilson on the right flank. Robertson initially intercepted the pass but miscontrolled it, allowing Wilson an opportunity to regain possession. In an attempt to recover, Robertson caught the Fulham winger on the knee with a clumsy and dangerous challenge, prompting the referee to immediately show the red card.
WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
Liverpool fans were left fuming at Andrew Robertson’s reckless challenge, taking to social media to express their frustration.An X user, LiverpoolFF, wrote: “So fcking sick of Robertson. He’s involved in a goal every other game now.
He’s done.”*Another fan, Laurie, didn’t hold back, calling the defender “braindead” in their post: “This is pretty much game over within 15 minutes. Blame the ref all you want, but Robertson is taking most of the blame for me. Absolutely braindead.”Laurie followed up with: “Robertson may have dropped one of the worst 15-minute performances I can remember.
Washed is being kind at this stage.”Hamy went even further, urging Robertson to quit football: “Andrew Robertson leave the football before the football leaves you.”John O Sullivan added to the criticism, saying: “And people don’t think Robertson needs replacing.”The backlash highlights the fans’ frustration over Robertson’s actions and their impact on the team during the match.
Before the Scottish defender’s sending-off, Arne Slot’s side had conceded an early goal as ex-Manchester United star Pereira handed Fulham the lead from USMNT defender Antonee Robinson’s assist. The Merseyside club managed to level after the break through Cody Gakpo.
Getty ImagesThe Reds will be back in action in midweek as they take on Southampton in a Carabao Cup quarter-final clash on Wednesday.THE BIGGER PICTUREWHAT NEXT FOR LIVERPOOL?