Luis Suarez was instrumental in Liverpool’s valiant attempts at a Europa League comeback against Zenit St Petersburg – but again found the time to blot his copybook before the end of the match.

The Uruguayan appeared to stamp on Tomas Hubocan’s back in what looked like an entirely avoidable incident in the closing stages of last night’s 3-1 victory. The result meant the Reds went out on away goals having at one stage been 0-3 down on aggregate.

The ridiculous stamp – which went unpunished by the match officials – followed a sublime performance from Suarez, not least this incredible free-kick which kickstarted Liverpool’s comeback effort.