Liverpool broke the same strict Carabao Cup rule as Grimsby did as the Mariners punishment is revealed.
In the second round of the Carabao Cup, Grimsby pulled off one of the biggest upsets in English football history, defeating Manchester United 12–11 on penalties. Harry Maguire and Bryan Mbeumo had helped the Red Devils rally from a two-goal deficit in the second half.
But at a buoyant Blundell Park, they were unable to score a late winner, and the match ended in a thrilling penalty shootout. After a thrilling sequence of penalties in which both goalkeepers converted their penalty kicks, Matheus Cunha missed his opportunity to give United the victory.
When Mbeumo, a recent addition, struck the crossbar with his second penalty, the shootout was over. Grimsby fielded an ineligible player in that historic triumph, it has now been revealed.
Clarke Oduor, who had arrived on loan from Bradford City the day before, was brought on as a substitute.
He was registered, nevertheless, one minute past the EFL’s deadline of 12:00 BST.
The EFL attested to Grimsby’s self-reported breach and their lack of willful intent to mislead or deceive.
A £20,000 punishment has been imposed on them, of which £10,000 must be paid immediately and another £10,000 suspended until the end of the season.
What punishment did Liverpool face?
Grimsby has previously entered the League Cup with an ineligible player.
Similar circumstances occurred in 2019 when Liverpool defeated MK Dons in the third round of the Carabao Cup despite fielding an ineligible player.
Pedro Chirivella, a midfielder, was substituted even though the Spaniard did not have international clearance to play.
Due to “mitigating factors,” the EFL determined that Liverpool should not be eliminated from the competition. Rather, Liverpool received a £200,000 fine, of which half was suspended until the conclusion of the subsequent campaign.
Since they didn’t commit any more violations throughout the 18-month suspension, they were exempt from paying the remaining £100,000 in penalties. After an exciting 5-5 draw at Anfield, Liverpool defeated Arsenal on penalties to win their fourth-round match.
Liverpool’s youngest-ever starting lineup lost to Aston Villa 5-0 in the quarterfinals at Villa Park, ending their run.
They suffered a crushing loss in the Midlands when Jurgen Klopp’s key players were away competing in the Club World Cup.
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