Jurgen Klopp has spoken out for the first time regarding the decision by the video assistant referee (VAR) not to grant Liverpool a penalty.
The Belgian player received an unexpected pardon after his boot accidentally struck his opponent’s chest in the away team’s penalty area during the second half.
“It’s a clear penalty for anyone who understands football,” remarked the German in an interview with Sky Sports. He further explained, “He would have hit the player if the ball wasn’t there. So, the foot action is decisive.”
Surprisingly, despite a review of the incident, VAR chose not to intervene or request a closer examination by the on-field referee.Jurgen Klopp’s assessment of Doku’s challenge on Mac Allister was accurate. The attempts by Sky Sports staff to justify the decision are quite astonishing.
Let’s be honest here! It was indeed a penalty. If the situation were reversed, it would still warrant a penalty!
Klopp displayed remarkable composure in the face of what seemed like a blatant robbery against his team.
Nevertheless, we look ahead, currently second in the table behind Arsenal by goal difference, with ample season remaining to compete for the title!It seems Jurgen Klopp has expressed his dissatisfaction with VAR’s decision not to award Liverpool a penalty in a recent match. He believes it was a clear penalty and has criticized the decision, stating that anyone who understands football would see it that way. Despite the controversy, Klopp remains focused on the season ahead, with Liverpool still in contention for the title.
