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LIVERPOOL supporters were infuriated after Brighton player Diego Gomez evaded a red card for a “Jackie Chan-style” tackle on Florian Wirtz.
The contentious incident took place on Saturday as
Diego Gomez avoided punishment for a severe foul on Florian WirtzCredit: Premier League
Fans compared Gomez’s kick to a kung-fu move performed by Hollywood star Jackie ChanCredit: Shutterstock Editorial
Brighton took an early lead with Hugo Ekitike’s goal just a minute into the match.
The Frenchman then scored again in the 60th minute, securing victory and providing Arne Slot with some much-needed relief.
However, a heated encounter on Merseyside escalated in the first half when Wirtz was taken down by Gomez.
The midfielder jumped to win a ball that the German had already reached.
Wirtz quickly cleared the ball as the half-time whistle approached.
But Gomez kept his leg elevated.
The Brighton player launched himself forward like a kung-fu expert, and his outstretched leg made contact with Wirtz.
This caused the German to collapse to the ground in pain.
Things worsened for Liverpool fans.
Both supporters and players anticipated a straight red card for Gomez.
Wirtz was left on the ground due to the challenge but managed to continue playingCredit: EPA
Hugo Ekitike scored twice as Mo Salah returned in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over BrightonCredit: Reuters
However, Gomez did not even receive a yellow card for his actions.
Moreover, VAR chose not to intervene after an initial review of the incident.
This led Liverpool supporters to inundate social media with furious comments, condemning Gomez for his reckless tackle — with one even comparing it to a kick from the kung-fu icon Chan.
One fan remarked: “Gomez went full Jackie Chan on Wirtz but received no red card.”
Another stated: “That should have been a red card for the foul on Wirtz by Gomez.”
One supporter questioned: “How did VAR review it and still say it was fine?”
Another added: “How did he not even receive a yellow card?”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Diego Gomez not receive a red card?
Despite the dangerous nature of the tackle, the referee opted not to issue a card, and VAR did not intervene after reviewing the incident.
How did fans react to the incident?
Fans expressed their outrage on social media, criticizing the decision not to penalize Gomez and drawing comparisons to a Jackie Chan kung-fu move.
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