Liverpool’s efforts to have Curtis Jones’ red card overturned have been unsuccessful.
The incident occurred during the clash with Spurs when Jones was originally shown a yellow card but later dismissed after a pitch-side review.
Although he made contact with the ball, his momentum led to a collision with Yves Bissouma. Despite no intent to harm the opponent, the slow-motion review led to his early exit from the game.
As a result, Jones, who has had an excellent start to the season, will miss the next three Premier League matches, starting with the upcoming game against Brighton. This suspension will also prevent him from participating in the Merseyside derby on October 21 and the subsequent match against Nottingham Forest.
This setback poses a significant challenge for Jurgen Klopp, as he will be without Jones’ energy and tenacity in midfield. However, players like Wataru Endo and Ryan Gravenberch will have the opportunity to step up in the starting lineup.
Additionally, Diogo Jota will also be absent for the upcoming match against Brighton due to a red card he received in the game against Tottenham Hotspur, having accumulated two cautions.