Gerrard reacted to the sending off after the game and although he had no issue with the decision, he felt the referee was ‘desperate’ to send off a player during the game. “It’s the first setback Alfredo’s had after huge, huge improvements so we’ll reset that but we certainly have no complaints,” Gerrard said. “Unfortunately, the supporters and his team-mates will suffer because he’s not available for the next game. “There had been a bit of a commotion at half-time between both sets of players, although there wasn’t much in it. However, when I saw the referee book Ryan Jack and Declan Gallagher before the start of the second half [for their part in it], I thought that he was waiting for a moment. As I said, we have no complaints about the red card but I felt he was desperate to give out a red card today. “I had that feeling from the side, which is unfortunate because our player does get that type of abuse. Alfredo was unplayable. It is a setback today, he knows that, we know that. I’m sure he hates getting punished in the pocket so hopefully, he will get back on the horse and continue to improve in that area.” McManus criticised Morelos but praised Gerrard.I adore him.
Never change @morelos2106 pic.twitter.com/sfB5kh9gvr — Alfredco Morelos (@Pena_Cartel) December 15, 2019
Stupid red card best thing to shut fans up is stick ball in net. He done that. Get on with game. No need for gestures to opposing fans. Never learn. 🤦🏼♂️
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) December 15, 2019
No I don’t. He has had a ton of praise from me and others this season not only for his goals & general play but for his discipline. He’s turning into a very good striker but like his manager said he let himself down today. For the first time in a while to be fair to him. https://t.co/92DyUNLbfQ
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) December 15, 2019
Shouldn’t be getting involved. Get on with game. Gerrard will be fuming.
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) December 15, 2019
Source- Metro, HITCGerrard accepting Morelos deserved the 2nd booking. One thing I really like about him is he is always honest after games and says it how it is. 👍🏻
— Tam McManus (@The_Tman10) December 15, 2019