Liverpool forward Diogo Jota was involved in a controversial incident during his side's 2-1 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in December 2021. Jota made a late challenge on Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp, which referee Jonathan Moss deemed worthy of a yellow card. However, former Premier League referee Graham Poll believes Jota should have been shown a red card for the tackle, which he described as "over the top" and potentially dangerous. Meanwhile, Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp defended Jota, saying that the challenge was not intentional and that the player was merely trying to win the ball. The incident highlights the ongoing debate around what constitutes a dangerous tackle in football and whether referees should err on the side of caution when making these decisions.
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