Liverpool fans slam Ancelotti over James Rodriguez injury lie after he starts vs Saints

Merseyside derby, despite being witness to some scintillating attacking football, ended up making headlines for all wrong reasons. game saw Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk sustain an ACL injury which could see him miss rest of season. Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti claimed after derby that James Rodriguez also sustained an injury after being involved in a tackle with Van Dijk. Liverpool fans have w slammed Italian tactician after former Real Madrid midfielder made starting line-up against Southampton. 

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Liverpool fans slam Carlo Ancelotti for misleading comments on James Rodriguez injury 

Last Thursday, while speaking to club's official website, Ancelotti had shed light on James Rodriguez's injury. former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich boss revealed that Colombian sustained an injury within 30 seconds of game after a tackle from Van Dijk. He also stated that midfielder will t be available for game against Southampton on Sunday. 

Ancelotti's claims, however, did t stand test of time. Everton manr's starting line-up against Saints saw James Rodriguez start in heart of midfield as Toffees went on to suffer ir first defeat in Premier League this season. After lineups were anunced, Liverpool fans took shots at Ancelotti for lying about James Rodriguez's injury. 

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Carlo Ancelotti lends support to Jordan Pickford after Van Dijk injury 

Some Reds fans claimed that Ancelotti lied about James Rodriguez's injury ahead of Everton vs Southampton clash to divert attention from Jordan Pickford's tackle on Van Dijk. Dutchman sustained a ligament tear after a rash challenge from Everton goalkeeper. 

Despite criticism, Ancelotti has stood by his shot-stopper, who has been slammed from several quarters. Speaking ahead of  Everton vs Southampton clash, manr described social media abuse directed at Pickford as unacceptable. He insisted that an important Liverpool player was injured and could be out for a long time but Everton were equally disappointed. 

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Merseyside police investigating threats and abuses 

Ancelotti described abuse directed at his players as 'unfair'. manr also insisted that relevant authorities should act against abuse his players have been receiving. Interestingly, Merseyside police have begun investigating threats and abuses directed towards Jordan Pickford in wake of Merseyside derby. 

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Im courtesy: Carlo Ancelotti Instagram