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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Tom Victor

Liverpool's Alisson somehow avoids red card despite kicking opponent in the head

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson found himself fortunate to avoid a red card after kicking an opponent in the head while on international duty with Brazil.

Referee Wilmar Roldan had originally shown the 29-year-old a straight red during their meeting with Ecuador following a challenge with former West Ham United and Everton forward Enner Valencia.

Alisson rushed to the edge of his box to make a clearance, but made contact with the head of the forward on his follow through as Valencia chased down the ball.

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