A pitch invader who collided with the Liverpool gamers celebrating their seventh aim towards Manchester United and almost injured Andy Robertson will likely be recognized and banned from Anfield for all times, the Premier League membership mentioned on Monday.
As the gamers celebrated the ultimate aim of Sunday’s 7-0 drubbing of their rivals, the fan ran onto the pitch and slipped, colliding with Robertson who went down clutching his ankle, though the Scot completed the match.
Merseyside Police mentioned a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of encroaching onto a soccer pitch.
“There is no excuse for this unacceptable and dangerous behaviour. The safety and security of players, colleagues and supporters is paramount,” the membership mentioned in a press release.
“The club will now follow its formal sanctions process and has suspended the alleged offender’s account until the process is complete.
“If found guilty of the offence of entering the pitch without permission, the offender could face a criminal record and a lifetime ban from Anfield and all Premier League stadiums. These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences.”
The police mentioned their officers had been working with the membership in relation to the incident.
“He is scheduled to voluntarily attend a police station in Merseyside regarding this incident,” it mentioned in a press release.
The fan was led away by stewards and in addition received an earful from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp, who was livid on the touchline because the linesman tried to calm the German supervisor.
The consequence boosted Liverpool’s top-four hopes because the Anfield membership moved as much as fifth, three factors behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a sport in hand. It subsequent performs away at relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday.
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com