Breaking news: Fabrizio Romano reports, “Before the match, I knew that VAR would be our only problem. They do this to us every single time,” Jurgen Klopp’s furious reaction to the clear penalty miss in Liverpool’s bitterly disappointing draw with Manchester City has reignited concerns about the perceived bias of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Klopp is adamant that his team is consistently disadvantaged by VAR, expressing his frustration at the apparent bias against Liverpool.

Jurgen Klopp voiced his frustration after Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Manchester City, particularly concerning the denied penalty claim in the closing moments of the game.Klopp believed that Liverpool should have been awarded a penalty following Jeremy Doku’s challenge on Alexis Mac Allister during stoppage time.
According to Klopp, Doku’s challenge, which appeared to catch Mac Allister on the chest, was dismissed by both the on-field referee Michael Oliver and VAR, who ruled that Doku had played the ball first. Klopp strongly disagreed with this decision, expressing his dismay with the VAR process.In an interview with Sky Sports post-match, Klopp questioned the purpose of VAR, suggesting that its focus should be on ensuring correct decisions rather than hesitating to overturn calls.
He argued that the challenge on Mac Allister should have been considered a foul, warranting a yellow card.
Klopp stressed that despite Doku making contact with the ball, his foot was dangerously high, posing a risk to the opponent.
He criticized the decision-makers and hinted at potential biases, jokingly suggesting affiliations with specific media outlets.Asserting that the challenge was a clear penalty for all football enthusiasts, Klopp reiterated his disappointment with the officiating but emphasized his team’s resilience and determination, highlighting their readiness to continue competing in the ongoing title race.
Looking forward, Klopp shifted his focus to Liverpool’s upcoming Europa League last-16 tie against Sparta Praha.
Despite holding a commanding 5-1 lead from the first leg, Klopp emphasized the importance of maintaining performance and mentality in the second leg.It seems Jurgen Klopp is quite vocal about his frustration with the officiating in the recent match against Manchester City. He particularly disagrees with the decision not to award a penalty to Liverpool in stoppage time. Klopp’s criticism extends to VAR and its process, emphasizing the need for correct decisions rather than hesitation. He highlights the danger in Doku’s challenge despite making contact with the ball and hints at potential biases among decision-makers. Klopp also shifts focus to Liverpool’s upcoming Europa League tie against Sparta Praha, stressing the importance of maintaining performance and mentality despite holding a significant lead.