• £100,000 of the punishment is suspended• Midfielder played in the 2-0 win over MK DonsLiverpool have been fined £200,000 for fielding an ineligible player during their 2-0 win over MK Dons in the Carabao Cup.
There were concerns the
Premier League leaders could be expelled from competition after it came to light
Liverpool had played the midfielder Pedro Chirivella in the third-round tie without the necessary international clearance. Instead, the European champions have been punished with a fine, £100,000 of which is suspended.