The little-known reason why Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson will only be suspended for one match after being shown a red card has been revealed.
Liverpool’s title pursuit under new manager Arne Slot suffered a setback on Saturday as they were held to a 2-2 draw by Fulham at Anfield in an exciting encounter.
An early red card for Andrew Robertson reduced Liverpool to ten players and shifted the momentum of the game, making things more difficult for the hosts.
However, unlike many players who receive straight red cards, Robertson will only miss one match due to a lesser-known rule.
Robertson was sent off in the 17th minute for fouling Harry Wilson, which was judged to have denied a clear goal-scoring opportunity, resulting in a straight red card.
Typically, a player who receives a straight red card faces a three-match suspension, but Robertson’s situation is different. He will only be suspended for one match, as Premier League regulations state that a player sent off for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity is not subjected to the usual three-match ban.
As a result, Robertson will miss only Liverpool’s League Cup quarter-final against Southampton at St Mary’s Stadium, a match that Slot will also miss due to a touchline ban for accumulating three yellow cards.
The key takeaway is that Robertson will be available for Liverpool’s eagerly anticipated away match at Tottenham Hotspur next weekend.
Why Andy Robertson will only miss one match despite a straight red card against Fulham
Liverpool’s title pursuit under manager Arne Slot faced a setback on Saturday when they drew 2-2 with Fulham at Anfield. An early red card for Andrew Robertson left Liverpool with ten players, shifting the game’s momentum in Fulham’s favor. However, Robertson will only miss one match instead of the usual three-game suspension due to a lesser-known rule.
Robertson was sent off in the 17th minute for a foul on Harry Wilson, which was judged to have denied a clear goal-scoring opportunity. While most players receiving a straight red card face a three-match suspension, Premier League rules state that if the red card is issued for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity, the ban is reduced to just one match. Therefore, Robertson will miss only Liverpool’s League Cup quarter-final against Southampton, a game that manager Slot will also miss due to a touchline ban for accumulating three yellow cards.
The key detail is that Robertson will be available for Liverpool’s crucial away match at Tottenham Hotspur next weekend.
After the game, Slot praised Robertson’s character, acknowledging the defender’s resilience despite receiving a painful knee injury from a previous challenge. The manager emphasized that Robertson’s determination to continue playing was commendable, although it ultimately led to the red card.
