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Liverpool have asked the Premier League to review the application of VAR in two pivotal incidents during their 2-2 draw in the Merseyside derby with Everton at Goodison Park.
Coach Jürgen Klopp was furious that Jordan Henderson’s potential winner in overtime against 10 men was ruled out for a barely noticeable offside decision against Sadio Mane.
Nor could he explain how Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was not sacked and awarded an early penalty for a knee-high tackle on Virgil Van Dijk.
The lunge ended the Holland captain’s afternoon and he could see him ready for a spell on the sidelines after he went to the hospital for a scan for a knee injury.
Pickford escaped punishment because Van Dijk was offside in preparation, although it is understood that VAR official David Coote subsequently failed to verify a possible red card, despite having the power to do so, after making a decision on the first offense.
The PA news agency understands that Liverpool has questioned the lack of scrutiny of Pickford’s challenge over Van Dijk and failed to take appropriate action, and has also asked for clarity on which part of Mane’s body was deemed offside and the time at which the VAR decided to freeze the situation. picture.
It is understood that dialogue between high-level clubs, the Premier League and the PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Board) is encouraged and carried out on a regular basis.
Feedback from clubs on VAR is also encouraged, through what is considered an open line of communication.
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