FA Appeal Clears Mac Allister's Red Card for Liverpool

 FA Appeal Clears Mac Allister's Red Card for Liverpool

FA Appeal Clears Mac Allister's Red Card for Liverpool(Image-Getty)

Liverpool's midfielder, Alexis Mac Allister, has had his red card, which he received during Saturday's 3-1 Premier League victory over Bournemouth, rescinded after a successful appeal to the Football Association (FA), as confirmed by the club on Tuesday.

Mac Allister's red card was the result of a high tackle on Ryan Christie in the 58th minute of the match. Many observers, including Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, deemed the decision harsh, with Iraola expressing his opinion after the game that it "did not look like a red card."

In response to the appeal, the FA released a statement indicating, "An independent Regulatory Commission has removed Alexis Mac Allister's three-match suspension following a claim of wrongful dismissal."

Liverpool, currently occupying fifth place in the Premier League standings with four points earned from two games, will now proceed without Mac Allister's suspension. Their next challenge is an away fixture against Newcastle United, scheduled for the upcoming Sunday. The successful appeal not only benefits the player but also bolsters Liverpool's midfield options as they continue their campaign in the Premier League.