Fans in disbelief over how Issa Diop avoided red card against Liverpool

Liverpool fans have been left stunned over how Issa Diop avoided a red card for a shocking challenge less than a minute into Fulham’s trip to Anfield.

The Premier League leaders looked to make a rapid start in the 3pm kick-off but had left-back Andy Robertson down in a heap after a nasty challenge from Issa Diop.

The former West Ham defender missed the ball and put his studs right into Robertson’s knee with a reckless tackle that was high and late.

There was an offside in the build-up prior to the tackle, with a delayed flag. Diop was then shown a yellow card for the foul, but Liverpool fans were furious and feel as though he should have been sent off.

One fan said: “How’s diop not received a red card for this.”

A second wrote: “How is Issa Diop still on the pitch? Clear red!

A third commented: “Genuinely what is it with these incompetent officials. Disgusting tackle by Diop can’t believe it’s not a red.”

Another added: “That can easily be a red for Diop. Studs to the knee??? Why has that not been looked at.”

To make matters worse, Andreas Pereira put Fulham 1-0 up early on not long after a poor challenge on Ryan Gravenberch, before Robertson was shown a straight red card for bringing down Harry Wilson after a poor touch allowed the former Liverpool academy player to dart in behind.

Robertson was the last defender and received his marching orders after a VAR check confirmed Wilson was onside.