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Lampard mocks Liverpool vs Everton referee, will be interrogated by the FA

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Frank Lampard got a stone after insinuating the referee’s leadership at Derby Merseyside. The FA will ask for an explanation of Lampard’s comments.

Duel Liverpool vs Everton at Anfield, Sunday (24/4/2022) night WIB yesterday, it was fierce. Since the first half, Everton dared to serve Liverpool’s game with a hard and layered defense.

Several incidents occurred between players and triggered emotions so that a yellow card was easily issued by referee Stuart Atwell. In the second half, Everton were furious for not having a penalty when Anthony Gordon was brought down by Joel Matip.

Atwell considered the contact that occurred was minimal so Liverpool did not need to be punished. Liverpool finally won 2-0 through goals from Andy Robertson and Divock Origi.

Lampard as Everton manager was furious with Atwell’s decision. He also insinuated that Liverpool would definitely get a penalty if Mohamed Salah’s situation was experienced by Gordon.

Moreover, Liverpool played at Anfield so the referee was more inclined to defend the host. Lampard’s comments certainly added to the heat of the atmosphere after the match.

Even Everton immediately protested to the Chairman of the British Referees Association Mike Riley about Atwell’s decision not to award them a penalty.

The FA, who did not want this problem to be prolonged, then intervened. Quoted The Athleticthe FA will summon Lampard to explain his comments about the referee Stuart Atwell.

Fortunately Anthony Gordon was not called after he uploaded a video on his twitter account showing when Matip violated him.

Frank Lampard clearly frustrated with the defeat because Everton are now in the relegation zone, aka 18th position with 29 points, two points away from Burnley in the safe zone.

(mrp/yna)

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