In Sunday’s 7-0 victory over Manchester United, Liverpool’s players collided with a pitch invader who is being sought out and barred from the stadium.
On a spectacular day at Anfield, Cody Gakpo, Darwin Nunez, and Mohamed Salah all scored hat tricks as Jurgen Klopp’s team defeated their opponents in a record-breaking triumph.
Nevertheless, a spectator went onto the field to join the players during the celebrations following Roberto Firmino’s seventh goal of the match, slid, and hit Andy Robertson.
Left-back for Liverpool As Robertson was knocked to the ground, Klopp became incensed and was seen yelling at the perpetrator as he was taken away by security.
The club stated in a statement on Monday that more action will be taken.
Liverpool FC has begun an immediate investigation to identify and ban the individual pitch runner from Sunday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Anfield.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) March 6, 2023
“Liverpool FC has begun an immediate investigation to identify and ban the individual pitch runner from Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Manchester United at Anfield,” it read.
“The offender ran onto the pitch and collided with Liverpool players, risking injury, as they celebrated the seventh goal in front of the Main Stand.
“There is no excuse for this unacceptable and dangerous behaviour. The safety and security of players, colleagues and supporters is paramount.
“The club will now follow its formal sanctions process and has suspended the alleged offender’s account until the process is complete.
“If found guilty of the offence of entering the pitch without permission, the offender could face a criminal record and a lifetime ban from Anfield and all Premier League stadiums.
“These acts are dangerous, illegal and have severe consequences.”