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Granit Xhaka is criticised for his 'absolutely ridiculous' red card at Liverpool by Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher has torn into Granit Xhaka for the 'absolutely ridiculous' challenge that led to his red card in Arsenal's Carabao Cup clash at Liverpool.

Xhaka was sent off just 23 minutes into the semi-final tie at Anfield after clattering into Diogo Jota, handing Mikel Arteta's side with a mountain to climb.

To little surprise, referee Michael Oliver was quick to hand the midfielder his marching orders and at half-time, pundit Carragher criticised his clumsiness.

Granit Xhaka was sent off for a clumsy tackle in Arsenal's Carabao Cup clash against Liverpool
After a long ball forward, Xhaka caught Diogo Jota and, having been the last man, was sent off

He said: 'Jota just thinks, "I've got to get my chest on it.