Liverpool handed red card verdict vs Brighton as Arne Slot left fuming
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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesLiverpool FCLiverpool legend Steven Gerrard believes Yankuba Minteh should have been sent off during Brighton's 2-1 victory, backing Arne Slot's furious reaction to referee Darren EnglandArne Slot was left visibly angry on the touchline after Brighton escaped a potential red card against Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)Liverpool icon Steven Gerrard has voiced his belief that Brighton's Yankuba Minteh should have received a second yellow card for simulation during Saturday's game.Arne Slot was visibly incensed when referee Darren England chose not to penalize Minteh in the first half of Brighton's 2-1 victory. Minteh, already cautioned in the Premier League's early kick-off, dramatically fell to the ground as Brighton played the ball behind Jeremie Frimpong and Minteh sprinted to reach it first.England dismissed the Brighton winger's penalty claim, but also refrained from punishing him for diving.
Slot was subsequently seen berating the referee whilst gesturing a diving motion with his hands.READ MORE: Steven Gerrard sends 'selfish' Wirtz message as Liverpool icon outlines expectationREAD MORE: Arne Slot shares Hugo Ekitike injury update after Liverpool striker forced off in tearsLiverpool entered half-time on equal terms at 1-1 with the Seagulls, only to suffer further insult shortly after the interval when Minteh played a hand in Danny Welbeck's second goal, putting Brighton ahead once more. The Seagulls clung on to secure a 2-1 win, denting Liverpool's top-four aspirations.When asked during the half-time break on TNT Sports if Minteh should have been dismissed, Gerrard responded: "Well I think he's extremely lucky.
He's very very lucky. It was obvious that he was looking for the penalty and he quite easily could have gone there."Welbeck put Brighton in front with a close-range header in the 14th minute before Lewis Dunk's mistake allowed Liverpool to draw level.