'Not a real fan' - Liverpool legend reacts to Wolves controversy in Anfield loss

A 2-0 defeat at Liverpool brought down the curtain on a season that has promised much for Gary O’Neill and his Wolverhampton Wanderers players.

It was always going to be a big ask to secure all three points on a day when the Anfield faithful serenaded manager Jurgen Klopp as his Reds reign officially came to an end after just under nine years in charge. Despite the emotion and passion enveloping the Reds home, Wolves settled into the contest and were keeping their hosts at bay as the half-hour mark approached.

However, the contest swung in favour of Liverpool when Wolves defender Nelson Semedo was shown a red card for a strong challenge on Reds midfielder Alexis Mac Allister. After initially being shown a yellow card by on-field official Chris Kavanagh, Semedo’s punishment was upgraded to a red card following a review by the Video Assistant Referee.

Liverpool wasted little time in making the most of their numerical advantage as Mac Allister edged his side in front just minutes after Semedo’s dismissal before young defender Jarell Quansah doubled their lead with the interval approaching. There was plenty of anger and frustration from the Wolves faithful and those in the away technical area as the decision turned the game away from O’Neil’s men - and there was some sympathy from Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher, who felt Semedo was a victim of the method utilised by VAR officials.

He told Sky Sports: “I don’t think it was harsh but I was sort of stuck between. There for me, it’s a yellow card, it’s only when it’s really slowed down, I’m not a real fan of watching football slowed down.”