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Liverpool in turmoil: referee ensures derby chaos and red cards!
After a heated derby between Liverpool and Everton on February 13, 2025, four red cards were distributed. Captain van Dijk criticized referees Oliver for a lack of control. Despite the tensions, Liverpool remains a leader in the title race.
Liverpool in turmoil: referee ensures derby chaos and red cards!
After an exciting 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby against Everton, the emotions are high at Liverpool. Referee Michael Oliver is exposed to a massive storm of indignation, in particular by captain Virgil van Dijk, who expressed sharp criticism of the game management and claimed: "He did not have the game under control." The referee showed a total of four red cards, including one on Liverpool's coach Arne Slot, which further increased the unrest after the game. Despite the initial reports on a two -playing lock for slot due to "insulting language", this information was immediately withdrawn, which leads to uncertainties about the exact duration of his absence, as OE24.at reported.
The situation escalated immediately after the final whistle when there was a dispute between the players of both teams. The trigger was a provocative gesture from Abdoulaye Doucore, which subsequently led to a push between Doucore and Curtis Jones. The police and security forces had to intervene to prevent possible storming of Everton fans. This will bring additional challenges for Liverpool in the coming week, as they have to miss both Jones and slot in the upcoming home game against Wolverhampton, Liverpool.com explained