Liverpool to ban pitch invader who practically injured Andy Robertson

As the gamers celebrated the ultimate aim in Sunday’s 7–0 loss to their rivals, the fan ran onto the pitch and tripped, colliding with Robertson who went down clutching his ankle, though the Scot completed the match.

Merseyside Police mentioned a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of trespassing on a soccer pitch.

“There is no excuse for this unacceptable and dangerous behaviour. The safety of players, colleagues and supporters is paramount,” the membership mentioned in a press release on Monday.

The second a Liverpool fan ran onto the pitch at Anfield and by chance tripped over Andy Robertson 😬

Jurgen Klopp was completely livid 🤬😂 pic.twitter.com/y92oeETWwr

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“The membership will now observe its formal banning course of and have suspended the account of the alleged offender till that course of is full.

“If convicted of the offense of entering the pitch without permission, the offender could face a criminal record and a lifetime ban from Anfield and all Premier League stadiums. These acts are dangerous, illegal and have serious consequences.”

Police mentioned their officers have been working with the membership in relation to the incident.

“He is scheduled to voluntarily appear at a police station in Merseyside in relation to this incident,” she mentioned in a press release.

The followers have been led by the stewards and likewise discovered an ear out from Liverpool boss Juergen Klopp, who was fuming on the touchline as linesmen tried to calm the German supervisor.

The consequence gave a lift to Liverpool’s high 4 hopes because the Anfield membership moved as much as fifth, three factors behind fourth-placed Tottenham Hotspur with a sport in hand. They will subsequent play relegation-threatened Bournemouth on Saturday.