9 h. ago Thomas Frank hits back at Arne Slot for calling out Spurs star after Alexander Isak injury

The challenge that led to Alexander Isak's broken leg has sparked debate and Thomas Frank has launched a strong defence after Arne Slot's criticism

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10 h. ago Frank hits back at Slot over claim of ‘reckless’ Van de Ven challenge on Isak

Liverpool head coach says Isak out for ‘couple of months’Spurs counterpart says ‘true defenders’ have to challengeThomas Frank has hit back at Arne Slot after the Liverpool head coach criticised Micky van de Ven for a “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Frank said Van de Ven’s attempt to prevent Isak from scoring in Liverpool’s 2-1 win at Tottenham was the “natural reaction” of a true defender and that his player had spoken to the Sweden international to apologise. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago Arne Slot accuses Van de Ven of ‘reckless’ tackle that fractured Isak’s leg

Liverpool head coach claims tackle risked serious injuryRecord signing Isak out ‘for a couple of months’, Slot saysArne Slot has criticised Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven for the “reckless” challenge that left Alexander Isak with a fractured leg.Liverpool will be without their record £125m signing “for a couple of months”, Slot confirmed on Tuesday, after he was injured while scoring in the team’s 2-1 win at Tottenham on Saturday. Isak had surgery on Monday to repair an ankle injury that includes a fractured fibula. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Arne Slot unhappy with Micky van de Ven after Alexander Isak injury: ‘A reckless challenge’

Liverpool’s head coach accused the Tottenham defender of causing a ‘serious’ injury

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60 h. ago Hearts v Rangers, European action and Afcon begins – matchday live

⚽ Discussion, news and buildup to all Sunday’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Saturday’s reports | Mail us hereThere’s some interesting debate raging below the line about the tempestuous meeting between Tottenham and Liverpool last night, where Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off but Micky van de Ven, whose challenge ended Alexander Isak’s involvement was not.Thomas Frank was certainly of the view that Simons sending off was unjust. “I don’t like those types of red card because I think the game is gone if that’s a red card,” he told the BBC soon after the game finished. “I don’t think it’s a reckless tackle. I don’t think it’s exceptional force. We have the referee’s call and that was a yellow, so that’s why I don’t think that’s a red.” Continue reading...

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61 h. ago Aston Villa looking for 10th consecutive win, European football and more – matchday live

⚽ Discussion, news and buildup to all Sunday’s action⚽ Live scores | Tables | Saturday’s reports | Mail us hereThere’s some interesting debate raging below the line about the tempestuous meeting between Tottenham and Liverpool last night, where Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off but Micky van de Ven, whose challenge ended Alexander Isak’s involvement was not.Thomas Frank was certainly of the view that Simons sending off was unjust. “I don’t like those types of red card because I think the game is gone if that’s a red card,” he told the BBC soon after the game finished. “I don’t think it’s a reckless tackle. I don’t think it’s exceptional force. We have the referee’s call and that was a yellow, so that’s why I don’t think that’s a red.” Continue reading...

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