Jamie Carragher gives clear Liverpool red card verdict after Alexis Mac Allister VAR controversy

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Alexis Mac Allister of Liverpool receives medical treatment during the Premier League match against Burnley (Image: Getty Images)

Jamie Carragher believes referee Michael Oliver made the right decision by giving Lesley Ugochukwu a yellow card - and not a red - for his late challenge on Alexis Mac Allister during Liverpool's trip to Burnley.

The incident occurred in the 16th minute when Ugochukwu got the ball in a full-blooded tackle but followed through and caught Mac Allister on the side of his ankle.

The Reds midfielder looked in a great deal of pain and was treated by the medical staff before getting up and carrying on.

Despite calls for a red card from the Liverpool fans and players, Oliver was in no doubt but to hand Ugochukwu a caution instead.

VAR had another look at the incident but agreed with Oliver's on-field decision.

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Reflecting on the incident, Carragher told Sky Sports: "It's the follow through.

Yellow card's the right decision."

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