Cody Gakpo’s disallowed goal in Liverpool’s game against Aston Villa on Saturday could have decided the game
Cody Gakpo’s disallowed goal in Liverpool’s game against Aston Villa on Saturday could have decided the game.
The Premier League has explained an unusual VAR procedure that resulted in Cody Gakpo’s equalizer for Liverpool being disallowed. On Saturday, the Reds were chasing the game against Aston Villa, and while Roberto Firmino equalized late on, Jurgen Klopp could have had all three points if Gakpo’s close-range strike had stood.
High-flying Villa got off to a flying start at Anfield, with Jacob Ramsey volleying home at the back post to silence the home crowd. In their pursuit of a top-four spot, Klopp and his team will settle for nothing less than a win, with Manchester United and Newcastle comfortably ahead.
They appeared to be given a lifeline when Gakpo lashed into the bottom corner, but after a lengthy VAR consultation, referee John Brooks determined that the goal could not stand. Despite the fact that the former PSV Eindhoven forward remained with the club throughout the transfer, supporters were baffled by the final decision.
Ezra Konsa deflected Luis Diaz’s header back across goal, landing at the feet of Virgil van Dijk, who was standing beyond the last line of defense but appeared to be played onside by Konsa’s deflection before crossing back in for the goal, but Brooks determined that the Villa defender’s contribution was not intentional.
According to a Premier League statement, Konsa’s refusal to play the ball was critical. “The VAR recommended a review,” the document stated. “And referee John Brooks determined that it was an unintentional deflection off Ezri Konsa, not a deliberate play.”
Even though Firmino scored a late equalizer in his last appearance at Anfield, the result was still a bitter blow for the Reds, who will almost certainly be forced to compete in Europe’s second-tier club competition next season.
Klopp was forced to watch the game from the stands after receiving a touchline ban for his comments about referee Paul Tierney last month. Despite the uproar over Villa’s disallowed goal and Tyrone Mings’ potential red card, the German chose to ignore the issues after the final whistle.
Instead, Klopp chastised Villa, who are also vying for a European spot under Unai Emery, for wasting time. “Wow,” Klopp said of the time wasting.
“We saw the ball boys leave the country during the game against Sevilla.” How long did Roma and Leverkusen have the ball in play? It’s something that everyone is doing. This has occurred in a number of games this season. Nothing to do with the outcome of today.”
The Reds’ season will conclude with a trip to relegated Southampton next weekend, with Klopp admitting that his team has been far too poor for far too long to merit fourth place.
This was deliberately done to derail the club from making it for champions league.Its evidently clear that the league has agenda against Liverpool. They can keep their apology,we don’t need.