Liverpool’s nightmare against Manchester City took a dramatic turn at Anfield after Ryan Gravenberch received a red card in the second half, leaving the Dutch midfielder devastated as the Reds’ hopes of getting a result suffered a major blow. 💔
😢 THE MOMENT EVERYTHING CHANGED…
Liverpool had competed well against Pep Guardiola’s side, but the game took a heartbreaking turn in the 62nd minute when Gravenberch was shown a second yellow card following a challenge on Jérémy Doku.
The Dutchman immediately realised what the decision meant. He had to leave the pitch, and his reaction said it all. Gravenberch appeared stunned and remained on the field briefly, seemingly hoping the decision might somehow be reversed.
Unfortunately for Liverpool, there was no change of decision, and the midfielder was forced to walk off as the Reds were reduced to 10 men. 😔
⚠️ THEN CAME THE DOUBLE BLOW!
Just three minutes after Gravenberch’s dismissal, Erling Haaland found the net in the 65th minute to put Manchester City ahead.
Before Liverpool could recover from that setback, Doku struck again in the 68th minute, doubling City’s advantage and leaving the home supporters stunned.
In the space of just six minutes, Liverpool went from fighting to stay in the contest to facing an uphill battle against one of their biggest rivals.
🔴 LIVERPOOL FANS ARE FURIOUS!
The sending-off has sparked debate among supporters, with some questioning the referee’s decision and others arguing that Gravenberch should have been more careful after receiving his first yellow card.
For Liverpool, the timing could hardly have been worse. The team lost a midfielder, City took advantage of their numerical superiority, and the momentum shifted dramatically in the visitors’ favour.
One thing is certain: Gravenberch’s dismissal became one of the defining moments of a painful afternoon at Anfield.
💬 LIVERPOOL FANS, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Was Gravenberch unlucky with the second yellow card, or should he have known better after being booked earlier?
And how much did his sending-off contribute to Liverpool’s collapse against Manchester City? 👇🔴
