The games Liverpool midfielder could miss with suspension

Liverpool earned their first win of the 2022/23 Premier League season with victory over Bournemouth at Anfield, extending their dominant home record against the Cherries.

However, in a game filled with somewhat hapless mistakes and borderline officiating calls, referee Thomas Bramall elected to dismiss Reds summer signing Alexis Mac Allister when he fouled Ryan Christie on the edge of the Bournemouth box.

The Argentinian reacted with incredulity when he saw Bramall – who was taking charge of a Premier League giant for the first time in his career in just his ninth top-flight game – produce the red card and manager Jurgen Klopp was similarly disbelieving, suggesting the incident was “lacking everything for a red card”.

A successful appeal would yet see former Brighton star Mac Allister reprieved, but here are the games he is expected to miss should Liverpool’s protestations go unheard.

Liverpool opened their campaign with a draw at Chelsea and face another trip to a Champions League qualification rival when they visit Newcastle at the end of August.

The Magpies produced arguably the best performance of the opening weekend when they overwhelmed Aston Villa to win 5-1 at St James’ Park, with Alexander Isak scoring twice alongside efforts from Sandro Tonali, Callum Wilson and Harvey Barnes.

However, they were beaten by reigning champions Manchester City 1-0 at the Etihad Stadium in their most recent outing, showing there is still weakness for Klopp and Liverpool to target without Mac Allister.