This Edson Alvarez red card v Liverpool (VIDEO BELOW) saw the West Ham midfielder get sent off for collecting two yellow cards in a matter of minutes. The first Alvarez yellow card against Liverpool came for a foul on Tsimikas in the 67th minute and the second yellow was for a tackle on Mo Salah shortly after the Egyptian forward had put LFC 3-1 up.
This Tsimikas head block vs West Ham (VIDEO BELOW) saw some body on the line stuff defending from the Liverpool left back in their Cup clash against the Hammers. Tsimikas attempted to dive with his head to block/clear Kilman’s shot with the score 2-1 in favour of Liverpool- they eventually went on to win 5-1. Reminds one of that famous Phil Jones defending with his head that went viral years ago.
Here is a look at the AC Milan vs Liverpool timeline and key moments from their UCL group stage clash on 17 September, 2024. Liverpool won the game 3-1 at the San Siro.
AC Milan vs Liverpool F.C starting lineups
ACM playing XI & subs used v LFC: Maignan (Torriani 51′), Calabria (Emerson Royal 69′), Tomori (Gabbia 84′), Pavlovic, Theo Hernandez, Fofana, Loftus Cheek (Abraham 69′), Pulisic, Reijnders, Leao, Morata (Okafor 84′)
Yellow cards: Calabria 22, Fofana 31
LFC playing XI & subs used v AC Milan: Alisson, Alexander Arnold (Gomez 79′), Van Dijk, Konate, Tsimikas, Gravenberch, MacAllister (Endo 90+2′), Salah (Chiesa 90+2′), Szoboszlai, Gakpo (Diaz 68′), Jota (Nunez 68′)