Cody Gakpo’s disallowed goal against Aston Villa on Saturday could have determined the outcome of Liverpool’s game
The Premier League has provided an explanation for the unusual VAR.
Cody Gakpo’s Liverpool equalizer was overturned as a result of the procedure. Despite Roberto Firmino’s late goal to tie the game against Aston Villa on Saturday, Jurgen Klopp could have won all three points if Gakpo’s close-range goal had been allowed to stand.
High-flying At Anfield, Jacob Ramsey’s back-post volley gave Villa the perfect start and silenced the home crowd. In their pursuit of a top-four spot, Klopp and his team will accept nothing less than victory.
When Gakpo slammed into the bottom corner, they appeared to have a chance of survival, but referee John Brooks overruled the goal after extensive VAR review. Despite the fact that the former PSV Eindhoven forward remained loyal throughout the transfer, fans were perplexed by the final decision.
Ezra Konsa deflected Luis Diaz’s header back across goal, where it fell at the feet of Virgil van Dijk, who was beyond the final line of defense but appeared to be played onside before crossing back in for the equalizer.
According to a Premier League statement, it was critical that Konsa did not intend to play the ball. “The VAR recommended a review,” it stated. And referee John Brooks determined that it was an unintentional deflection off Ezri Konsa rather than a deliberate play.
The Reds suffered a crushing defeat as a result, and despite Firmino’s late equalizer in his final game at Anfield, the Reds will almost certainly have to compete in Europe’s second-tier club competition next season.
Klopp was given a touchline ban after making comments about referee Paul Tierney last month, and he was forced to watch the game from the stands. Tyrone Mings was shown a red card, and Villa’s goal was overturned,
Instead, Klopp chastised Villa, another team competing for a place in Europe under Unai Emery, for wasting time. “The time wasting was… wow,” Klopp remarked.
“Against Sevilla, we saw the ball boys leave the country.” How long did Roma and Leverkusen have possession of the ball? Everyone is involved in it. This has happened in a number of games this season. Nothing to do with today’s outcome.
To finish the season, the Reds will travel to Southampton, which has been relegated. Klopp admits that his team has been far too bad for a long time to merit fourth place.
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