A DISPUTIVE DECISION
A crucial moment occurred during a recent Premier League game when Luis Diaz’s goal for Liverpool against Tottenham was disallowed. The PGMOL has later confirmed that this judgement was erroneous. The legendary Anfield player and well-known Sky Sports pundit Jamie Carragher didn’t hold back while discussing this contentious decision, tweeting his disappointment.
RESPONSE OF CARRAGHER’S CANDIDATE
Following the release of a statement stating that Liverpool had a goal wrongfully disallowed, Carragher, known for his honest and forthright comments, took to social media to express his fury with the referees authority. The goal from the first half was disallowed by VAR due to a little offside. Sky Sports News reports that the PGMOL has officially acknowledged that the decision to forbid the Colombian strike was incorrect.
WHAT HAPPENS TO LIVERPOOL
With the score tied at 0-0 when this wrong decision was made, Liverpool went on to lose the game 2-1. The consequences of such inaccurate officiating have once again cost Jurgen Klopp’s team crucial points. Even though Carragher’s response was controlled, the fact that Liverpool appeared to lose a crucial Premier League match highlights the importance of the problem.
THE HISTORY OF APPOLOGIES BY PGMOL
Unfortunately, this is not the first time PGMOL has had to rescind a decision and apologise for a bad VAR judgement, and this time, the consequences could be severe. For Liverpool, dropping three or even one point may mean the difference between winning the Premier League and finishing second at the conclusion of the season. The current revelation has every reason to have angered the Reds.
CURRENT VAR DEBATE
Without a doubt, the PGMOL’s ruling on Diaz’s goal lost Liverpool valuable points in the early going of the season. Particularly when such egregious mistakes have an effect on the results of crucial games, the continuous discussion surrounding the effectiveness and application of VAR remains a focal point.