Alan Shearer and Jamie Carragher criticize Anthony Gordon for red card in Newcastle-Liverpool match.

Alan Shearer criticizes Anthony Gordon for reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk

Alan Shearer criticized Anthony Gordon for a reckless challenge on Virgil van Dijk during Newcastle's match against Liverpool. Gordon received a red card after initially being shown a yellow for the tackle in the first half. Referee Simon Hooper upgraded the card to red following a VAR review. The tackle left visible stud marks on Van Dijk's leg.

Hooper announced to the crowd at St James' Park that Gordon's challenge was serious foul play, resulting in the red card. Shearer, a Newcastle legend, expressed his frustration with Gordon, who was filling in for Alexander Isak, absent due to a strike to push for a move to Liverpool.

Jamie Carragher and Thierry Henry also criticized Gordon's actions during the match. Carragher called Gordon 'daft' and suggested he might have been overly excited in the intense stadium atmosphere. Henry mentioned that in the past, the challenge might have resulted in a yellow card, but in this case, it deserved a red.

Despite Gordon being applauded off the field by Newcastle fans, his red card added to the challenges faced by Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe, with Isak still unavailable due to his standoff with the club. Liverpool secured a 3-2 victory, with goals from Gravenberch, Ekitike, and Ngumoha, while Guimaraes and Osula scored for Newcastle.

The incident has sparked discussions among fans, with comments subject to house rules and terms. The article was published by Associated Newspapers Ltd.