Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane appeared to ride his luck after committing a reckless lunge on Liverpool’s Andy Robertson during their Premier League clash on Sunday.
Kane went in studs-first on the Liverpool full-back midway through the first half at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, leaving the Scotland star in a heap on the turf.
Replays showed just how badly England ace Kane had mistimed his tackle as his studs connected with Robertson’s lower right shin.
This is a clean tackle from Harry Kane pic.twitter.com/sUxITJBSEx
— ➰ (@UTDMarcel) December 19, 2021
I’m a United fan.. I hate Liverpool but that’s a clear lunge & dangerous tackle by Harry Kane right?? That’s a red card.. #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/UlhueD8fYJ
— Cormack_9 (@Kilminster_9) December 19, 2021
Despite anger from Liverpool players and the sidelines, Kane got off with a yellow card from referee Paul Tierney – much to the bemusement of many online.
“Kane is a very lucky boy. This is an easy sending off. Out of control, studs high, dangerous tackle. If Robertson plants that feet, it could have been worse,” said one observer.
Kane is a very lucky boy. This is an easy sending off. Out of control, studs high, dangerous tackle. If Robertson plants that feet, it could have been worse. pic.twitter.com/9x4XHBeX25
— Deji Faremi (@deejayfaremi) December 19, 2021
“English players just enthusiastically mistime tackles, unlike cruel overseas hatchet men who love fouls,” tweeted journalist Duncan Alexander sarcastically.
English players just enthusiastically mistime tackles, unlike cruel overseas hatchet men who love fouls
— Duncan Alexander (@oilysailor) December 19, 2021
“Harry Kane with an absolutely disgusting leg breaking tackle, studs up. Naturally it’s not looked at by VAR,” said another fan.
Harry Kane with an absolutely disgusting leg breaking tackle, studs up. Naturally it’s not looked at by VAR #TOTLIV
— Alex Morrow (@vblock) December 19, 2021
VAR rules that Harry Kane is the England captain.
— Kieran Cunningham (@KCsixtyseven) December 19, 2021
How was that Harry Kane tackle not a red card?
If it wasn't the England captain he would have been gone#TOTLIV— Matt_1980 UTM 🐟 🐟 🐟 (@Grumpy_GreyHead) December 19, 2021
Should Harry Kane have been shown a red card for this tackle? 🤔 #TOTLIV pic.twitter.com/OUiHkeTdKW
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) December 19, 2021
Kane had earlier ended his goal drought with a superb finish in the 13th minute to put Antonio Conte’s men in front.
The goal was Kane’s first of the Premier League season at home and just his second in total in the current campaign.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬. pic.twitter.com/2Qy3fzA6p8
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 19, 2021
Spurs spurned good chances to take a 2-0 lead against Jurgen Klopp’s title-chasers when both Son Heung-min and Dele Alli missed opportunities when they should have done better.
Aptly for many considering the damage Kane had almost done, it was Robertson who helped Liverpool get back into the game when his cross was headed in by Diogo Jota for the equalizer in the 35th minute.
The teams went in 1-1 at the break, with Spurs aiming to continue their unbeaten Premier League start under new boss Conte, while Klopp’s visitors were looking to cut the gap to Manchester City at the top of the table.
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from RT – Daily news