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Alisson Fined for Behaviour in Nottingham Forest Clash as KMI Panel Rules Liverpool Should Not Have Conceded Penalty

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker
  • Alisson Becker was fined £8,000 ($10,800) by the FA after kicking an electronic substitution board following Liverpool’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest last month
  • Yesterday it was revealed that the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel had determined Liverpool should not have conceded the penalty scored by Morgan Gibbs-White
  • Liverpool had drawn their opening two league matches before beating Ipswich Town, and will host Fulham on Saturday

FA Punishment Follows Tunnel-Area Incident

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has received a £8,000 ($10,800) fine from the FA after an incident involving the electronic substitution board at the end of last month’s Premier League meeting with Nottingham Forest.

The Brazilian’s frustration came after a 2-2 draw in which Liverpool had been involved in a contentious phase of play. Following the final whistle, the 33-year-old walked past the substitution board, which had been placed on the ground outside the tunnel. Footage shared on social media showed Alisson kicking the board and damaging the equipment.

The FA confirmed that the Liverpool goalkeeper accepted the charge and was handed the standard punishment.

“It was alleged that the goalkeeper acted in an improper manner around the tunnel area after the final whistle. Alisson Becker subsequently accepted the charge against him and received the standard penalty,” an FA spokesperson said on X.

Penalty Flashpoint Adds Context To Alisson’s Frustration

Alisson had already been booked earlier in the match after disputing matters with the referee. The disagreement followed an episode in which the fourth official did not have the electronic board ready for Andoni Iraola’s triple substitution while the score was 1-1 after about 70 minutes.

Nottingham Forest then restarted play quickly with a throw-in. Neco Williams drove into the Liverpool penalty area and Alisson brought him down, with the referee awarding Forest a penalty. Morgan Gibbs-White converted from the spot to put the visitors 2-1 ahead at Anfield.

Liverpool later recovered to secure a 2-2 draw, but the decision remained a major talking point. Yesterday it was revealed that the Premier League’s Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel had concluded Liverpool should not have conceded a penalty during the stalemate with Nottingham Forest.

Liverpool’s League Start And Next Fixture

The result against Nottingham Forest formed part of Liverpool’s early Premier League streak. The Reds drew their opening two league matches before recording a win over Ipswich Town. Liverpool’s next league assignment will be at home to Fulham on Saturday.


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