Liverpool handed red card verdict after Andy Robertson challenge vs Inter Milan

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Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenberg has backed the decision to show Lautaro Martinez a yellow card instead of red for his tackle on Andy Robertson during Liverpool's Champions League clash against Inter MilanIbrahima Konate reacts after a challenge on Andy Robertson during Inter Milan vs Liverpool(Image: Fabrizio Carabelli/PA Wire)Mark Clattenburg believes referee Felix Zwayer got it spot on when he chose NOT to brandish a red card at Lautaro Martinez for his late challenge on Andy Robertson during Liverpool's visit to Inter Milan.In the 13th minute, Robertson hit the deck after a reckless tackle from Martinez. VAR reviewed the incident but backed the referee's original decision and didn't step in.Giving his opinion on the tackle, former Premier League referee Clattenberg commented on Amazon Prime Video's coverage of the match: "It would have been a different type of challenge if he had went in with his studs.READ MORE: Arne Slot breaks Liverpool silence after Mo Salah 'thrown under the bus' interviewREAD MORE: Paul Scholes makes fresh Arsenal title prediction with Man City warning - "no chance""He tries to pull away by pulling his legs away and that's why he hits him with his knee even though it still injures the player.

But I think it would have been a different colour, it could have been a red card if he had went in with his studs but I agree with a yellow card for this type of challenge."Alan Shearer added: "He goes in early, he makes his mind up early what he is doing but he does actually tuck his legs in and go in with his shins rather than his studs. Indeed, Arne Slot's team controlled the first half hour, creating several scoring opportunities.Ibrahima Konate scores a goal that is ruled out for offside during Inter Milan vs Liverpool(Image: Daniela Porcelli/Sports Press Photo/Getty Images)Despite missing a few chances, the Reds believed they had broken the deadlock in the 31st minute when Ibrahima Konate poked the ball into the net from close range following Ekitike's initial contact.However, upon reviewing the incident, referee Zwayer decided to disallow the goal, judging that Ekitike had handled the ball during the build-up."It's an interesting one, because as the player is jumping, his arm does come out for elevation," Clattenburg commented.

What you do see is a slight movement of the arm toward the ball and I think this could end up being disallowed because of that movement of that arm going toward the ball makes the ball go toward his team mate to score the goal."Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL packageThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it.