Liverpool star Cody Gakpo left with chest injury after Tyrone Mings tackle.
Attempting to win possession of the ball, the Aston Villa defender misjudged the situation and caught Gakpo on the chest with his left boot.
Brandished a yellow card by referee John Brooks for this high foot, a subsequent VAR check for a potential red card took place before it was decided to stick with the on-field decision.
the Dutch striker disclosed the magnitude of the injury to him.
And the scars were apparently nasty; the studs dug deep scrapes all the way down his chest, as could be seen in various images online. Many spectators at Anfield and online were surprised by the referee’s decision not to send the England international out for his dangerous tackle.
Horrifying images go viral: Cody Gakpo’s body marks after Tyrone Mings’ brutal tackle shock fans
Photos of Dutch striker Cody Gakpo’s body have been published on social media after he was the victim of a horrific challenge during Liverpool’s game against Aston Villa.
Tyrone Mings’ horror challenge on Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo was visibly injured after Tyrone Mings‘ reckless plunge on the Liverpool striker. The Aston Villa defender was trying to regain control of the ball, but he miscalculated and caught Gakpo in the chest with his left foot.
Referee John Brooks showed caution for a high foot, and after consulting VAR about whether or not to issue a red card, he ultimately chose to uphold the on-field judgment. In addition, the match official was very upset as the Dutch striker disclosed the magnitude of the injury to him.
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It was in the box too
Dont cry it is just little.
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The level of refereeing in England is so horrendous. So biased.. unless the tackles are on some red haired English boy. They have to show some heart, stop the mistakes.
No wonder they are held in so low esteem in comparison to other European counterparts.
It’s difficult to say. The leg was outrageously high, but he got the ball as well. Gakpo got hurt bad though. I feel like yellow is “okay” because he got the ball as well, but I can definitely understand it being red as well
You don't have to be a genius to know the follow through would endanger the player. Touching the ball is irrelevent.
Yes Jota should have been sent off against Spurs. Kane should have been sent off 21/22 for attempting to end Robbo's career.
Moron of the season Gabby Agbonlahor.
Didn't have his eyes on the ball, studs are completely exposed. Horrendous foul, for me this is a clear red card.
Out of control straight red
Mings body language after the challenge; he knew it was a red.
I’m a big liverpool fan pissed of seeing this, but Bobby came in big time
hes got form
So that's a red but a kick in the head isn't ? That makes perfect sense 😂