Darwin Nunez sent off for headbutt in first Premier League start

Darwin Nunez made a terrible start to his career at Anfield, getting a red card for headbutting Joachim Andersen in the second half of Liverpool's game with Crystal Palace.

The Uruguayan came off the bench to brilliant effect in Liverpool's opening game of the Premier League campaign, against Fulham, and was then handed his first start on Monday night against Palace.

However, in the second half things took a really bad turn for the Benfica forward as he was given his marching orders for landing a headbut on Andersen, after the defender had given him a little shove.

Klopp had already been in the spotlight before the match due to his new signing making his first start for the club.

In part, Nunez was given the nod upfront thanks to injuries, including to Roberto Firmino, leaving the former Benfica man as the only fit striker.

The German was asked about it before the match on Sky Sports, with the manager snapping, "Because we have no other striker...I'm really curious that you see the lineup, prepare an interview and ask me the questions you ask but okay..."

He can't have too many issues with the decision to send his striker for an early bath mind...