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Stuart Attwell to ref Carabao Cup last regardless of feeling wrath of Liverpool Wag
STUART ATTWELL is to referee the Carabao Cup last.
And Liverpool followers won’t precisely be celebrating.
The whistler from Nuneaton has been concerned in controversy this season.
However he’s nonetheless one of many three Premier League officers who shall be thought of for World Cup obligation in Qatar later this 12 months.
Attwell, 39, was slammed by Arsenal’s Alexandre Lacazette for his selections of their 2-1 loss at residence to Manchester Metropolis on New Yr’s Day.
And he prompted disbelief at Anfield in December when he turned down THREE penalty shouts within the opening 45 minutes towards Aston Villa.
Reds boss Jurgen Klopp and assistant Pepijn Lijnders vented their frustrations on the touchline.
And Liverpool defender Andy Robertson additionally made his emotions identified.
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Even Fabinho’s wife, Rebeca Tavares, wrote on social media: “Come on REF, are you right here?”
Attwell is known to be extra efficient on VAR duties from their Stockley Park HQ.
However for the ultimate on Sunday week, Darren England would be the VAR because the Reds tackle Chelsea.
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Supply: The Solar