5 Liverpool Players Now at Risk of Disciplinary Action Following Tottenham Controversy

Liverpool may be leading the Premier League by four points with a game in hand, but several of their players are walking a disciplinary tightrope as the festive schedule approaches. Five Reds are one booking away from a one-match suspension for accumulating five yellow cards during the first half of the season.

Dominik Szoboszlai and Cody Gakpo both received their fourth yellow cards during the 6-3 victory at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Darwin Nunez, Ryan Gravenberch, and Ibrahima Konate have also reached four bookings, while Alexis Mac Allister has already served a one-match ban after collecting five yellow cards earlier in the campaign.

Players who accumulate five yellow cards in the first 19 Premier League games face a one-match suspension. The rules then change, with a two-match ban for 10 yellow cards after 32 games, and a three-match ban for 15 yellow cards at any point during the season.

With 16 Premier League games played so far, Liverpool’s five players must avoid another booking in the next three matches, starting with the home fixture against Leicester City on Boxing Day. After that, the Reds face West Ham United on December 29 and Manchester United the following Sunday.

Konate, however, is unlikely to feature in at least the next two games as he continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained during the Champions League win over Real Madrid a month ago.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is also at risk of suspension, having picked up three yellow cards this season.

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Liverpool edging closer to securing €45-50m Arsenal and Chelsea transfer target

Liverpool is reportedly now leading the race to sign River Plate’s highly regarded young talent, Franco Mastantuono, who has also attracted interest from several top clubs.

The 17-year-old attacking midfielder is considered a top prospect, likely to have a significant career in Europe, though it remains to be seen which club will secure his signature.

CaughtOffside recently reported that both Arsenal and Chelsea have been closely monitoring Mastantuono, who is expected to be valued between €45-50 million. However, additional major clubs have now entered the fray.

According to Spanish outlet Todo Fichajes, Liverpool appears to be the front-runner to strike a deal for the Argentine teenager, with both Real Madrid and Barcelona also expressing interest.

The report notes that while Real and Barcelona were the first to approach Mastantuono, Liverpool now seems to be in pole position to secure him.

Mastantuono transfer: Could the River Plate star make a Premier League move?

Liverpool may be an appealing destination for Mastantuono, with manager Arne Slot assembling an exciting team that looks poised to challenge for both the Premier League and Champions League this season.

However, Liverpool already boasts significant attacking depth, so Mastantuono might find it more beneficial for his development to consider a move elsewhere.

Arsenal, who have lacked some creativity in their squad, could offer Mastantuono an immediate role, while Chelsea has demonstrated a strong commitment to nurturing young talent and focusing on long-term development.

In the end, Mastantuono may view Real Madrid as the most promising option, given the success of other young South American talents at the club.

Players like Vinicius Junior, Endrick, and Fede Valverde have all thrived at the Bernabeu and could serve as ideal role models to help Mastantuono adapt.