Liverpool VAR incident as referee and Premier League explain Tottenham red card

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Liverpool IconLiverpool FC NewsFeaturesThe Premier League and match officials have outlined the reasoning behind Tottenham being shown a red card against Liverpool following a VAR and on-field reviewXavi Simons was sent off for his challenge on Virgil van Dijk(Image: 2025 Getty Images)The Premier League and match officials have issued clarification following a key VAR decision in Liverpool’s clash with Tottenham, explaining the reasoning behind the controversial red card.Thomas Frank's side was reduced to 10 men after just 30 minutes after Xavi Simons made a rash challenge on Virgil van Dijk. Simons initially received a booking for the challenge which was upgraded to a red card after a VAR review.Referee John Brooks stated the reason was due to the challenge being high up the calf with his studs up.Gary Neville who is commentating on the game said: "Simons was never going to get there.

He rakes his studs right down the back of Van Dijk's leg. Stupidity."There will be more to follow on this breaking news story and Liverpool.com will bring you the very latest updates, pictures and video as soon as possible.

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