Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted a Rodri red card would not have made much difference in their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City on Saturday.
Mohamed Salah put the away side in front at the Etihad Stadium, but World Cup winner Julian Alvarez - who played in place of the injured Erling Haaland - levelled proceedings in the 27th minute. Pep Guardiola's side took control of the clash in the second half thanks to quickfire goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.
England international Jack Grealish, who grabbed the assist for the Blues' opener, made it 4-1 to City in the 74th minute as the reigning champions secured a convincing victory. However, the home side were perhaps fortunate to not see Rodri sent off for a second bookable offence in the first half when the scores were still level.
