Andoni Iraola rages at Ryan Gravenberch red card, Man City uncertainty
Andoni Iraola was visibly displeased after Liverpool fell to Manchester City on 11 October 2026, as Ryan Gravenberch received a second yellow and was sent off. The Liverpool boss said the decision altered the whole contest and warned that “uncertainty is not good for anyone”. The match, reported by Sport Daily at 19:55, ended in a 3‑0 defeat.
First half and the early bookings
Liverpool began the game with intent, creating several chances before the dead‑lock. Ryan Gravenberch earned his first caution for a foul on Elliot Anderson, while the score remained goalless at the half‑hour mark. The Liverpool side, were the better team up to that point.
In the 62nd minute, Gravenberch was shown a second yellow for a pull‑back on Jeremy Doku. The referee’s decision sparked immediate protest from the Liverpool bench, with Iraola insisting the challenge “was never a yellow card, never”. He described it as a minor toe‑stomp that should not have warranted a dismissal.
Red card and its aftermath
Manchester City capitalised on the numerical advantage, with Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki each finding the net. The goals turned the contest into a 3‑0 loss for Liverpool, a scoreline the manager said “is not a lot” but nevertheless decisive.
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Iraola summed up the shift in two parts: “We played two different games – one until the red card, and one from the red card until the end.” He added that Liverpool were superior before the dismissal, while City dominated thereafter.
The atmosphere at Anfield was praised by the Liverpool boss, who said supporters had been “fantastic” before, during and after the match. He noted that this was City’s first game since being found guilty of Premier League charges, and that the lingering punishment added “uncertainty” for all involved.
Captain Virgil van Dijk echoed the positive vibe, stating the crowd’s energy was always high at Liverpool and that he enjoyed the rivalry on the pitch. He declined to comment on the off‑field issues, saying “it’s still ongoing, so it’s not a good idea for me to comment now”.
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Iraola reiterated his earlier warning, insisting the result could mean little in a few weeks when the sanction against Manchester City is finally imposed. “We lost the game, but that’s football. We can analyse and wait for the decision,” he concluded.