Football Football Lallana dismissed for scuffle on Under-23s outing Adam Lallana's return to action from injury did not go to plan as the Liverpool midfielder was sent off playing for the Under-23s. Matthew Scott 06 February, 2018 03:01 IST Adam Lallana in action for Liverpool Under-23s. - Getty Images Matthew Scott 06 February, 2018 03:01 IST Liverpool star Adam Lallana was shown a red card on his return from injury for the Under-23 side on Monday. Lallana has not played since the defeat to Swansea City on January 22 after suffering a "little tear" in his thigh, and his comeback was cut short just past the hour when he reacted angrily to a challenge from Tottenham Under-23 captain George Marsh. After the pair went up for a header, a furious Lallana jumped on Marsh's back and wrapped his hands around his throat, referee David Rock issuing a straight red card. Liverpool also had George Johnston dismissed in the 1-0 defeat, in which first-teamers Dominic Solanke and Danny Ings also featured. Read more stories on Football. For more updates, follow Sportstar on :