PSV vs Liverpool: Score and latest updates from Champions League
PSV vs Liverpool: Score and latest updates from Champions League
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It was always destined to be a night to remember for Arne Slot’s Liverpool rookies. One left Eindhoven with his head in his hands while his team-mate’s will be in the clouds. For 18-year-old Amara Nallo, there was an outpouring of sympathy that a senior debut ended in a nightmare four-minute cameo resulting in a red card as PSV ended Liverpool’s flawless European record.
Contrast that with 20-year-old James McConnell, showered with praise from his manager, Slot declaring himself in possession of another accomplished midfielder for the Premier League and Champions League quest. While Nallo may wish the senior players were not given the night off, McConnell endeavoured to show he is a worthy alternative even when the cavalry returns. Naturally, Nallo’s ill-fortune left the final impression.
Referee Tobias Stieler was not quite in Michael Oliver and Myles Lewis-Skelly territory when he dismissed the centre-back for a professional foul on Johan Bakayoko in the 88th minute of a game meandering towards a PSV victory. Upon viewing the replay, there was more pity for a young player than outrage with the officials, the interpretation of the laws more ruthless than contentious.
Liverpool are down to 10-men as 18-year-old Nallo is shown a straight red!. 📺 @tntsports & @discoveryplusUK pic.twitter.com/VWEnoDMEVS. Stieler certainly wins the award for cold-hearted referee of the year, although both coaches agreed he had no choice, even if it can be argued Jarell Quansah could have made ground to prevent a one-on-one with Caoimhin Kelleher.
