Liverpool have shown their determination to defend their rights as they enter an off-field battle with Manchester City.
Accordingly, Liverpool could not hide their frustration at Manchester City’s decision to reduce the number of tickets for the “Red Brigade” in the upcoming trip to the Etihad Stadium.
To protest this decision, the Anfield team will directly complain to the Organizing Committee of the English Premier League football tournament to review the cut, causing the number of their fans to be cut by nearly 20%.
Supporters groups are also disappointed and angry at the decision, with a leading fan association saying the problem is not public safety but City’s “poor crowd management”. Earlier, Liverpool CEO Billy Hogan personally apologized to a 15-year-old female fan who was hit in the head by a coin-heavy plastic cup during Liverpool’s visit to the Etihad in Carabao. Cup.
Not only that, this match also saw a Man City fan arrested on suspicion of a public order violation aggravated by racist behavior.
Liverpool was significantly reduced by Man City in the number of away tickets. PHOTO: INTERNET
Explaining this reduction, Man City said that they were afraid of threats to public order. However, this cannot convince Liverpool when the number of tickets has been reduced by 500 seats compared to the previous time.
Some Liverpool fans even believe that this move of the ‘Blue Half of Manchester’ aims to reduce the presence and influence of the away team, and indirectly reduce Liverpool’s great motivation in the world. the stands.
“We acknowledge there have been problems involving both groups of fans in recent seasons, but this approach has backfired,” the fans said . support from the LFC and urges Manchester City and relevant authorities to rethink and reverse their decision.”
Liverpool and Manchester City are in two different situations this season. While Man City are racing to win the Premier League and have reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League, Liverpool have been eliminated from this arena as well as struggling to compete for a place in the top 4. The match between these two teams will be here. takes place on April 1 at the Etihad Stadium of Man City. In the first leg, Liverpool won with a score of 1-0.
