Liverpool Goalkeeper Alisson Becker Fined £8,000 for Damaging Substitution Board
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker faces an £8,000 FA fine after damaging an electronic substitution board following a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest.
POLICY WIRE — Liverpool, Britain — The Football Association has issued an £8,000 ($10,800) fine to Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker following an incident involving an electronic substitution board.
The 33-year-old Brazilian player was captured on social media footage kicking the equipment, which had been left near the tunnel area, after a 2-2 Premier League draw against Nottingham Forest last month.
Tensions during the match escalated around the 70-minute mark when the score was tied at 1-1. Becker received a yellow card for disputing a decision with the referee after the fourth official failed to have the substitution board ready for a triple change by Andoni Iraola.
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Following the delay, Nottingham Forest executed a quick throw-in that allowed Neco Williams to drive into the penalty area. Becker subsequently brought Williams down, resulting in a penalty that gave the visitors a 2-1 lead before Liverpool eventually secured a draw.
An FA spokesperson stated on X: 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.
Liverpool, who previously drew their opening two league fixtures before defeating Ipswich Town, are scheduled to host Fulham this Saturday.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
