Jurgen Klopp Hints at Appeal for Alexis Mac Allister Red Card, Offers Optimistic Update on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hinted an appeal is on the cards after Alexis Mac Allister‘s red card, and offered an optimistic update on Trent Alexander-Arnold after Saturday’s win. Here are four key points from the manager after the first win of the season…

Appeal for Mac Allister Incoming?

Mac Allister joined an exclusive list of players to be shown a red card on their Anfield debut, but to say it was harsh would be an understatement. Liverpool will feel they have a strong case to appeal and Klopp hinted that is the likely course of action.

“The punishment, being down to 10 men for 30 minutes, is already punishment enough,” he said. “Let’s see, we have to talk to the authorities.”

Optimism for Trent

The importance of Alexander-Arnold to Liverpool’s system cannot be understated and his hobbling from the pitch was not a comforting sight. Though, Klopp was hopeful that the No. 66 is ok after a blow to the ankle, saying it is “pretty painful” but “it didn’t twist or