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The Everton forward received a direct red card towards the end of the game and will miss the Toffees for three Premier League matches.
Everton and Liverpool had an exciting classic this Saturday (17), for the Premier League. The duel, played at Goodison Park, home of Everton, ended 2-2 and kept the Toffees at the top of the competition and Calvert-Lewin as an isolated scorer, while the Reds appear in second position. However, at the end of the match, Richarlison made a strong tackle on Thiago Alcântara and was sent off directly. Hours later, the Brazilian made an official statement apologizing and acknowledging the mistake.
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“I already sent him a message apologizing and I also do it here publicly. I hope he has not been hurt and that everything is fine. I also apologize to my teammates, my club and my fans for leaving them with one less at the End of the game Unfortunately, there is nothing I can do to change what happened, other than reflect, work and move on “, reads the official statement on the ‘Pombo’ website.
According to Premier League rules, when a player receives a direct red card, the penalty is three sets of hook. Therefore, Richarlison will not be present at the games against Southampton, Newcastle and Manchester United. Number 7 will be able to reinforce Carlo Ancelotti’s men on November 21, when the Toffees visit Fulham in London.
The play occurred in the 39th minute of the second half. Richarlison and Thiago Alcântara went to play for a ball in the middle of the field and the young man from the blue team arrived late and hit the opponent on the knee. The two fell in pain on the pitch, but the referee Michael Oliver, without needing the VAR consultation, took the red card for the ex-Fluminense. Richarlison’s attitude was widely criticized in the match broadcast and on social media.
Everton left the Goodison Park turf still thirsty to break an uncomfortable taboo. The last time the Toffees beat Liverpool was exactly 10 years ago, on October 17, 2010.
The exit also booked other significant casualties. Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk suffered a heavy tackle from goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and left the field with the suspicion of an injury that could take him off the pitch for eight months. For Everton, right back and captain, Seamus Coleman felt pain in his thigh and left the field in the first stage.
