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Ibrahima Konate pictured during the first half of Liverpool vs Wolves.(Image: DARREN STAPLES/AFP via Getty Images)

Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes Simon Hooper made the 'correct decision' not to send Ibrahima Konate off in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.

The Frenchman was booked just after the half-hour mark for fouling Matheus Cunha and then prohibited the visitors from taking a quick free-kick as he kicked the ball away.

And just seconds before half-time, Hooper penalised Konate once again as he mistimed his aerial duel with Cunha on the edge of Liverpool's box.



But despite awarding Wolves a free-kick, Hooper did not book Konate for a second time, while Arne Slot made the decision to substitute the defender during half-time.

Jarell Quansah came on in his place.

Now, former PGMOL chief Gallagher has praised Hooper's decision - insisting that the Frenchman's attempt to win the ball was not a reckless foul.

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Assessing that flashpoint on Sky Sports show, Ref Watch, Gallagher said: "I don't think it's a second yellow card.

He has to challenge for the ball."

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Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock added: "It's a coming together of the two players who have clashed.

It's shoulder to shoulder and it's not an out of control movement."

Liverpool moved seven points clear at the Premier League summit with their latest victory.