As well as Lisandro, Aly Cissokho was purchased from Porto, Brazilian Michel Bastos came in from Lille, and France forward Bafetimbi Gomis arrived from St Etienne.

BBC: Lisandro poses threat to Reds

Aly Cissokho's shot certainly hit Chalme's arm, but it hardly looked intentional as the defender was sliding across to block and looking in the opposite direction.

BBC: Lyon 3-1 Bordeaux

Fiorentina continued to probe and they were rewarded in the 27th minute when Lyon defender Aly Cissokho unnecessarily hacked Marco Marchionni down inside the area to give away a penalty.

CNN: Liverpool crash out despite victory