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Watch: Liverpool’s Matip rages after being penalised for foul on Lukaku

Joel Matip has provided us all with so many amusing moments throughout his Liverpool career – and he was at it again in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea. 

Matip signed for the club back in 2016 and has become a cult hero among the fans due to his bizarre behaviour and hilarious antics.

He’s also been a key player for Jurgen Klopp’s side when fit, forming a brilliant centre-back partnership with Virgil van Dijk.

The duo kept a clean sheet against Norwich Cty and Burnley in the opening games of the season but knew they would face a tougher test against Chelsea.

Romelu Lukaku recently returned to Chelsea in a £97.5million deal and marked his second debut for the club with a goal against Arsenal.

During the opening stages at Anfield, Matip and Lukaku battled for the ball near the penalty area before the latter fell to the ground.

The referee then awarded a free-kick to Chelsea and it’s fair to say that Matip wasn’t very pleased with the decision…


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