Liverpool receive new Lucas Bergvall red card referee verdict after Tottenham controversy

Liverpool manager Arne Slot criticized the decision not to send off Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall in the Carabao Cup semi-final. Bergvall avoided a second yellow card for a late tackle on Kostas Tsimikas, who was forced to leave the pitch for treatment. Bergvall then scored the only goal of the game, sparking frustration among Liverpool players and staff. Former referee Keith Hackett believes Liverpool have a right to be aggrieved, as Bergvall’s challenge was reckless and should have resulted in a red card.

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