Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has been charged with assault following a Christmas night out.
Flanagan is accused of Common Assault in Liverpool city centre in the early hours of December 22.
The 24-year-old’s arrest coincided with the same day that his side played out a 3-3 draw with Arsenal.
He was not involved in the Anfield club’s match day squad for the trip to the Emirates Stadium.
A Merseyside police spokesperson said: “Merseyside Police can confirm that Jonathan Patrick Flanagan, aged 24, from Cressington in Liverpool has been charged with Section 39 common assault following an incident on Duke Street in Liverpool city centre at around 3.20am on Friday, December 22.”
A Liverpool FC spokesman said: “The club has been made aware of an alleged incident involving a member of the first team playing squad. We will be making no further comment on the matter while the process is ongoing with the relevant authorities.”
Flanagan is due to appear in court on January 2, the day after Liverpool take on Burnley.