Andrew Robertson of Liverpool is sent off against Fulham
Andrew Robertson of Liverpool is sent off against Fulham
Andy Robertson was sent off just 17 minutes into Liverpool's Premier League clash with Fulham, having earlier been on the receiving end of a challenge which required a VAR check.
Liverpool's Scottish left-back was left in agony in the opening exchanges at Anfield when he was caught by a high challenge from Fulham defender Issa Diop, with the tackle scrutinised by officials. for several minutes.
The Premier League released a statement via their Match Centre X account which read: "The referee issued a yellow card to Diop for a challenge on Robertson. VAR checked for a potential red card and confirmed the referee’s call of reckless challenge and yellow card."
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Fulham then took the lead when Andreas Pereira impressively turned in an Antonee Robinson cross at the Kop end, with Robertson failing to block the shot on the line.
Worse was then to follow for the Scot, who brought down Harry Wilson as the Welsh international raced towards goal, with referee Tony Harrington issuing a straight red card. The decision was checked for both offside whether or not Robertson was the last Liverpool defender as Virgil van Dijk was in close proximity, but the red card decision stood.
Robertson brought down Harry Wilson and was deemed to be the last defender
Robertson brought down Harry Wilson and was deemed to be the last defender
The Premier League said in another Match Centre statement: "The referee issued a red card to Robertson for a foul on Wilson which denied a goal scoring opportunity. VAR checked to confirm the red card and that Wilson was in an onside position."
As well as the Diop booking and the Robertson red card, referee Harrington booked three more players inside an eventful opening half hour of the game, with Luis Diaz cautioned for a high foot on Jorge Cuenca as he attempted an overhead kick, and Fulham pair Pereira and Robinson also going into the book.
Liverpool came into the game four points clear at the top of the Premier League and with a game in hand on second placed Chelsea.
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