Arsenal legend Thierry Henry believes Inter Milan's Alexis Sanchez was unlucky to be sent off against Liverpool, claiming the referee didn’t have practical knowledge of football.
Liverpool hosted Inter Milan in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 clash on Tuesday night. The Reds, who won the first leg 2-0 at the San Siro last week, conceded a second-half goal, courtesy of a blinding strike by Lautaro Martinez.
A couple of minutes later, Inter's Sanchez was shown his second yellow of the night for a challenge on Fabinho.
Playing with 10 men, the Nerazzurri failed to complete the turnaround and ultimately fell to a 2-1 aggregate defeat.
Speaking about the second yellow, Henry has claimed that Sanchez was unduly punished, as he did not have “time to take the ball away.”
Blaming the referee for only going “by the book” the Frenchman said (via Daily Mail):
“I'm sorry if you've played football and I think sometimes the referee just goes by the book. What are you supposed to do? He gets the ball, your foot is going to go up because you're kicking the ball away.”
The former Arsenal striker added:
“We see on the replay full speed you don't have time to take the ball away by kicking the ball. If he (the referee) plays football that's not a yellow.”
Sanchez’s first yellow came for a rather reckless challenge on Fabinho’s midfield partner Thiago Alcantara.
The former Arsenal and Manchester United star’s dismissal against Liverpool marked his first indirect card suspension since the 2019-20 campaign. The Chilean has never seen a straight red card in his professional career.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah hits woodwork twice in defeat to Inter Milan
The Reds’ leading goalscorer of the season, Mohamed Salah, struck the woodwork twice against Inter Milan on Tuesday night.
The forward should’ve scored with his first effort in the 51st minute, but ended up rattling the post from close range with the keeper at his mercy.
His second goal-bound attempt came 24 minutes later when a sumptuous through ball from Sadio Mane set him up for a half-volley. He caught the ball expertly with his weaker right foot but was once again denied by the post.
The star forward was genuinely unfortunate not to find the back of the net for the Merseysiders at Anfield last night.
carnage999
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u have not healed
you're talking to champions of the world and champions of europe.
RJLyngdoh
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I'm with Henry on this point. In fact many decisions made by the referee during the game is unacceptable especially the Red Card for Sanchez. Referee this days doesn't only made mistake but they cause the teams the whole game. like in the handball case during Man City VS Everton [EPL] which causes Everton the Game points and Liverpool a Title Race. Along with Sanchez undeserving Red Card Causes Inter the hope of qualifying the last 8 of UCL. VAR is just bullshit.
The first one is fine. But in the 2nd one I saw no tackle intention because he aims for the ball and he got the ball, the primary target was the ball then the touch what you called a tackle comes secondary and accidentally. The book you read may be true with the decision taken. But you need to know the difference between a direct tackle and the accident that comes after you got the ball.
RJLyngdoh
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Yes ...I understand the ref should've sent him off at first against Thiago right...if it's was some ref Thiago tackle should be straight red tho..for Sanchez he's not wise enough not to do that kind of tackling after you just escape one 4 minutes back....b wise to understand football not dos old players rubbish talk
Ok so what you saw was a tackle.. I got you man. What you saw and I say is different. Maybe we watch different match not the same on.
pandiptuyz
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why you a not ref if you think that u have knowledge sometimes think before you talk
Marcus Adeniyi
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Henry you totally lost the respect i got for you now…how could you say this type of words to a referee and on your own time in epl,you are one of the complainers while playing on the pitch.
ruaabdiouy
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shut up your mouth.
fopklmruyz
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indeed you will never walk 🚶♂️ alone
dasylva0305
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Henry is talking garbage 🗑
Kubbcnr
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did sanchez get a red card?he got two yellow card, and its equal red card...and sanchez lucky enough to stay on the feild for 1st yellow card
besacelmpy
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Bore off Terry. Go and make some Renault adverts.
limengoeng
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To win something you need to have some luck and favoured.
Laciostuyz
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they just robbed inter, but next session we will make it hot for any English team, Forza Internazonally💪💪💪
and bad luck simply robbed Liverpool, should've been 5-0
fetceimoz
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It’s a clear red, I don’t even understand why there’s a debate. Everybody knows in the rule book: Studs to the shin : Red card… But he got a yellow the first time… lucky Sanchez. He did it again: another yellow 1 yellow + 1 yellow: red! It’s a clear red! One of the clearest red I’ve seen this year!
God bless you 🙏 for your analysis
Somlpstuyz
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This LA LIGA referee is full of sh**t
why ....he followed the law ....of the game
Meimei gangmei
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Yeah cry Henry who cares about your opinion...
wowadrz
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you can say this and that it will not change the score line
vohabluyz
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Henry you are very stupid,the decision become red because it was a second yellow card,you can not be in the pitch with two yellow cards....voetsek you have jealous bro mother fucker
It's either you stupid or you can't understand English.
biobdlor
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Read his statements again about what he said
DanteZLfc
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liverpool has always been favoured! keita tackles against chalobah was a clear red but he obviously didn't get cus of favour and yesterday's red! how can Sanchez get a 2nd yellow when he clearly got thr ball
u have not healed
Liheikloty
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Henry you are very stupid,the decision become red because it was a second yellow card,you can not be in the pitch with two yellow cards....voetsek you have jealous bro mother fucker
Read his statements again about what he said
Mille00
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I'm with Henry on this point. In fact many decisions made by the referee during the game is unacceptable especially the Red Card for Sanchez. Referee this days doesn't only made mistake but they cause the teams the whole game. like in the handball case during Man City VS Everton [EPL] which causes Everton the Game points and Liverpool a Title Race. Along with Sanchez undeserving Red Card Causes Inter the hope of qualifying the last 8 of UCL. VAR is just bullshit.
Yes ...I understand the ref should've sent him off at first against Thiago right...if it's was some ref Thiago tackle should be straight red tho..for Sanchez he's not wise enough not to do that kind of tackling after you just escape one 4 minutes back....b wise to understand football not dos old players rubbish talk
biobdlor
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Henry you are very stupid,the decision become red because it was a second yellow card,you can not be in the pitch with two yellow cards....voetsek you have jealous bro mother fucker
carnage999
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liverpool has always been favoured! keita tackles against chalobah was a clear red but he obviously didn't get cus of favour and yesterday's red! how can Sanchez get a 2nd yellow when he clearly got thr ball
Dabclorst
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If they sent him off for the first challenge there wouldn't be discussion. Referee was 100% correct. Even the commentator said in the EPL the first challenge would have been red.
Dr0ck
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Henry is right... this f!king referee spoiled the game with this red card that Sanchez doesn't deserve.
Fatokid
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are u insane??? when he clearly kicked the ball?? was he supposed to drag his leg backwards after kicking the ball??🤔🤔
The rule book didn’t say anything about kicking any ball bro. No matter the circumstance BOOT STUDS to the SHIN is RED. for us OG football watchers! This is the type of tackle that Killed Eduardo’s career and Djubril Cisse’s and Van Basten career too… Studs to the shin tackle!! Each of his tackle was a straight red, but he got a yellow! LUCKY SANCHEZ!!
LEO-MESSI-GOAT30
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It’s a clear red, I don’t even understand why there’s a debate. Everybody knows in the rule book: Studs to the shin : Red card… But he got a yellow the first time… lucky Sanchez. He did it again: another yellow 1 yellow + 1 yellow: red! It’s a clear red! One of the clearest red I’ve seen this year!
are u insane??? when he clearly kicked the ball?? was he supposed to drag his leg backwards after kicking the ball??🤔🤔
Fatokid
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I'm with Henry on this point. In fact many decisions made by the referee during the game is unacceptable especially the Red Card for Sanchez. Referee this days doesn't only made mistake but they cause the teams the whole game. like in the handball case during Man City VS Everton [EPL] which causes Everton the Game points and Liverpool a Title Race. Along with Sanchez undeserving Red Card Causes Inter the hope of qualifying the last 8 of UCL. VAR is just bullshit.
You must be an EPL fan! Everybody knows in the rule book; STUDS TO THE SHIN BELOW THE KNEE: YELLOW STUDS ABOVE THE KNEE: RED He hit below the knee twice… 2 yellow cards: 1 red card! How’s this not correct! You’re still the same person to shout NO CONSISTENCY if a ref makes irregular decisions!
Fatokid
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It’s a clear red, I don’t even understand why there’s a debate. Everybody knows in the rule book: Studs to the shin : Red card… But he got a yellow the first time… lucky Sanchez. He did it again: another yellow 1 yellow + 1 yellow: red! It’s a clear red! One of the clearest red I’ve seen this year!
Liwdlpru
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they just robbed inter, but next session we will make it hot for any English team, Forza Internazonally💪💪💪
Laciostuyz
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if Fabinho is a cheat, as per Wenger for having made more of it, then Sanchez is simply stupid.He knows he got away with it for his tackle on Thiago _it should have been a red_ then you shouldn't give the ref enough reason to book you again. Maths are simple: 1 yellow +1 yellow= 1 red
Napcestuz
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Henry did not see the overlooked reckless first challenge of Sanchez on Thiago with the raised stud of his booth on Thiago's knee? When their evil prayers for Liverpool to be eliminated didn't come to pass, they will be forming biles against well taken decisions that is so apparent.
Wowaeikmnz
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Liverpool is just Leakey I merngine lukakus goll against Liverpool no offside completely
peme34
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nice talk
kandemiritinashe
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This LA LIGA referee is full of sh**t
Alam-ManU-7
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Var it's only benefit for big trams
Liverpoolwin
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It doesn't change anything
RJLyngdoh
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Factos
RJLyngdoh
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I'm with Henry on this point. In fact many decisions made by the referee during the game is unacceptable especially the Red Card for Sanchez. Referee this days doesn't only made mistake but they cause the teams the whole game. like in the handball case during Man City VS Everton [EPL] which causes Everton the Game points and Liverpool a Title Race. Along with Sanchez undeserving Red Card Causes Inter the hope of qualifying the last 8 of UCL. VAR is just bullshit.
NkelnziehSmith
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fabinho for the batch
yeacknr
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fact
Wukntyz
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right observation