A bus driver has been sacked after sporting a Liverpool shirt behind the wheel following the Reds’ loss to Chelsea.
Isaac (who didn’t wish to present his surname) was noticed by supporters outdoors Stamford Bridge following Saturday’s Premier League conflict.
The railway substitute bus he was driving was rapidly swarmed by Blues followers, with footage of the incident going viral on social media.
Supporters may very well be seen surrounding the bus to taunt Isaac with chants as a number of followers held up their telephones to movie him.
In addition they banged on the aspect of the bus earlier than some followers tried to open the driving force’s window.
Isaac appeared dejected as he watched on from the driving force’s seat in his Liverpool shirt.
Reflecting on the incident, the 21-year-old instructed Discuss: “Clearly it seemed humorous from the skin, however I used to be apprehensive about an imminent menace.
“You may see me within the video desperately holding onto the window as followers have been in a position to open it from the skin.
“It took eternally for the police to reach. I didn’t even cease on the subsequent bus cease as a result of I used to be apprehensive the followers would meet up with me!”
Nonetheless, the driving force has now been sacked by the contractor who had employed him for the job.
He was dismissed with instant impact on Monday for a ‘severe breach’ of firm coverage.
The breach associated to failing to observe uniform guidelines by sporting a Liverpool shirt.
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Discuss have reached out to the contractor for remark.
Isaac added he had not been conscious of the route he could be taking earlier than his shift and had not identified he would cross Stamford Bridge.
In the meantime, he mentioned a bus controller had seen his clothes however didn’t touch upon it.
Liverpool have been crushed 2-1 by Chelsea after a dramatic stoppage time winner from Estevao.
The Brazilian got here off the bench to attain within the ninety fifth minute, inflicting a 3rd successive defeat in all competitions on the Premier League champions.
Chelsea had earlier taken the lead by means of Moises Caicedo after simply 14 minutes.
Cody Gakpo levelled for the guests within the second half, just for Estevao to grab all three factors for Enzo Maresca’s aspect.
The outcome noticed Arsenal leapfrog their title rivals on the prime of the desk heading into the worldwide break.
Liverpool now sit second within the desk, one level behind the Gunners after seven matches.