Liverpool supporter who 'got Diego Simeone sent off' breaks silence - 'Do I get the assist?'

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Diego Simeone saw red after Virgil van Dijk scored a winner for Liverpool(Image: X)

The Liverpool supporter seen chuckling at Diego Simeone before the Atletico Madrid head coach saw red at Anfield now seems to have identified themselves.

Simeone erupted in fury at Reds fans after Virgil van Dijk scored a stoppage-time header from a corner kick to clinch a dramatic 3-2 win.

A late goal in their opening Champions League fixture of the campaign delivered another three points for Arne Slot's side for the fifth consecutive match.



However, not everyone was in such a celebratory mood, particularly the Argentine coach.

Simeone confronted Liverpool supporters close to the away technical area before receiving a red card from the official.

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Sharing footage of the incident on X, the Liverpool supporter who seemingly wound up Simeone - called Jonny Poulter - playfully enquired: "Do I get the assist?".

Reds fans replied beneath his post, with one declaring: "You are a legend mate." Another commented: "You're officially part of the LFC folklore."

A third remarked: "You deserved a free ticket till the end of the season, dude." Meanwhile, a fourth stated: "You, sir, are forever a legend.

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