Slot says VAR has gone against Liverpool - is he right?
Summary
Liverpool lost 2-0 to Paris St-Germain after a key penalty was overturned by the video assistant referee (VAR). Liverpool's coach Arne Slot said VAR decisions have often gone against his team this season, mentioning other penalty-related calls involving Liverpool.Key Facts
- Liverpool was trailing 2-0 from the first game against Paris St-Germain (PSG).
- Liverpool was given a penalty in the second game, but VAR overturned the decision quickly.
- The VAR review was controversial because there was some contact but it was unclear if it was enough to justify a penalty.
- Liverpool’s coach Arne Slot feels many VAR decisions during the season have gone against his team.
- Liverpool conceded more VAR-awarded penalties than any other Premier League team this season.
- Examples cited include penalties given against Liverpool at Brentford and Leeds, where VAR influenced the decisions.
- Liverpool was awarded only two penalties by VAR this season.
- The defeat by PSG ended Liverpool's chance to win a trophy this season.
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