While he was supposed to be suspended for three matches due to a red card received last weekend, Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has had his punishment overturned by the Football Association. This is good news not only for the player but also for his manager, Jurgen Klopp.
The news was announced on Tuesday by the Football Association, the governing body of English football, in an official statement posted on their social media platforms. “An independent regulatory commission has overturned Alexis Mac Allister’s three-match suspension following a complaint for wrongful dismissal,” reads the English body’s publication.
As a reminder, Alexis Mac Allister was sent off last weekend at Anfield, as Liverpool faced Bournemouth in the second round of the Premier League. This expulsion sparked strong reactions from both fans and sports analysts. Some believe that the referee’s decision was too harsh, while others assert that Alexis Mac Allister committed a clear foul deserving of a red card.
Recruited this summer from Brighton, the Argentine midfielder is experiencing a somewhat challenging start with his new club. Nonetheless, it would be unfair to judge Alexis Mac Allister solely based on his early-season performances. With the suspension of his punishment, the Argentine player will have the opportunity to perform better in his team’s next outing.
