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Richarlison flung himself to the ground after tangling with Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk.

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The ex-Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) general manager Keith Hackett reckons Virgil van Dijk could have seen red in Liverpool's League Cup semi-final second leg against Tottenham Hotspur.

Van Dijk tangled with Richarlison in the third minute of the match at Anfield and left the former Everton star rolling around holding his face on the pitch.

Craig Pawson had to pause the match, as a result, but did not deem the incident a foul.

Richarlison, however, believed the Liverpool centre-back elbowed him.

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Hackett has also acknowledged that the Reds were fortunate to keep 11 players on the pitch.

Arne Slot made five changes during the final 20 minutes, one of which saw Mac Allister replace Curtis Jones, while the last change saw Jarell Quansah replace Van Dijk to see out the tie.

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