Ex-Liverpool star Luis Diaz gets red card and ban verdict as he addresses Achraf Hakimi injury
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Daily Mirror IconSportFootballLuis DiazLuis Diaz was sent off during Bayern Munich's win at PSG and has sent a message to Achraf Hakimi, while Toni Kroos has hammered the referee's decision to show him a red cardLuis Diaz has wished Achraf Hakimi "a quick return to the pitch" after he was sent off for a controversial challenge on the PSG defender, which saw him leave the pitch in tears.The Bayern Munich winger went from hero to zero on Tuesday night, although his side did hold on for the win as they maintained their perfect start to the season. He was originally handed a yellow card before a VAR review saw the referee upgrade it to a red.PSG pulled one back but the Germans still managed to hold on for the three points and Diaz has claimed that in football "the best and the worst" can happen.He said on social media: “It was a night full of emotions.
Wishing Hakimi a quick return to the pitch."READ MORE: Vincent Kompany tells Bayern Munich players 'you're not that good' after record 16th win in a rowREAD MORE: Ex-Liverpool star's "nasty" challenge leaves PSG player in tears as he's forced offOpinion has been split following the challenge with Diaz's Bayern team-mate Joshua Kimmich admitting that “seeing the replay and how he catches him, you can understand the referee showing a red card.”However former Bayern star Toni Kroos was stunned to see Diaz given his marching orders. He said on his Einfach mal Luppen podcast: “For me, it’s clear: it wasn’t a red card."Kross added: “If Hakimi had gotten up after the challenge, nobody would have reviewed the play.” He also accused the slow-motion replays used by VAR and added: “In situations like these, the referee should judge the action itself, not the consequences.”In the immediate aftermath of the clash Bayern boss Vincent Kompany admitted that he didn't think Diaz's challenge "was that dangerous".PSG have confirmed that Hakimi and Ousmane Dembele, who also hobbled off, are both facing weeks on the sidelines.Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content.
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