Former Liverpool star and football pundit Steve Mcmanam criticised Emre Can following his sending off against Arsenal.

Liverpool ended up losing the game 4-1 and put their chances of making the top four in jeopardy.

“That is just ridiculous, he is now missing a really important game, a replay against Blackburn when Liverpool have Skrtel out,” Mcmanam said speaking to BT Sport.

“That has put Liverpool under more pressure.”

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The red card was the 21-year-old’s first for Liverpool since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.

The young midfielder-come-defender was sent off for a second yellow card offence in the last minutes of the game.

Can has added to the Reds defensive problems ahead of the FA Cup semi-final tie against Blackburn at the FA Cup on Wednesday.

“It is really upsetting about Emre Can, you need him fit and now he is missing a big big game for Liverpool,” he added.

Martin Skrtel will also miss the mid-week FA Cup clash due to injury.

Can will be available for the Reds next Premier League game against Newcastle United at Anfield.