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Liverpool played 1: 1 away to Brighton on Saturday. After two revisions, both Merseyside goals failed and VAR guests were hit the hardest in the final moments of the match: Andrew Robertson, who kicked the ball into the penalty area, blocked Danny Welbeck’s foot, so the referee he sent an 11-meter penalty, which allowed the hosts to even the score.
Liverpool players Jordan Henderson and James Milner spared no arrows of criticism of the VAR system in their post-match interviews. Henderson said the VAR reviews annoy everyone and should go away. Milner added that because of VAR, he loses his love for soccer.
James Milner feels like he’s falling in love with football because of VAR 💔 pic.twitter.com/N4VUaapDAd
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 28, 2020
The latter player was injured in a clash with Brighton and was unable to finish the match. The 34-year-old veteran joined a team of other injured Liverpool players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Virgil van Dijk, Thiago Alcantara, Joel Matip, Xherdan Shaqiri, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Naby Keita. Mr. Klopp blames the high number of injuries on a tight schedule, which, according to the specialist, is also determined by the illogical decisions of the broadcasters.
Liverpool lost 0: 2 to Atalanta in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night, and had to play their Premier League match after 62 hours. According to Klopp, said schedule was compiled by BT Sport league announcers, so the arrows of German criticism had to be resisted by BT Sport journalist Des Kelly, who spoke with him.
This Jurgen Klopp interview is a must 😳🍿
(via @btsportfutbol)pic.twitter.com/bXvTMXas3c
– ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 28, 2020
Here are excerpts from the live stream of D. Kelly and J. Klopp:
– Jurgen, unpleasant result, were the decisions made after the VAR reviews correct?
– These are slippery solutions. Salah’s foot to the side was maybe only a centimeter away, but we’ve already experienced the fact that he’s given a side for an armpit or a club logo on a jersey. If Salah’s finger was to the side, it was to the side. And grief is as it is.
– His students said that even some footballers from Brighton admitted that there was no penalty there …
– Yes, but judge … Look, you’re trying to create a headline at my expense again. I say it is how it is. The judge imposed a penalty, hence the penalty was. Don’t pretend to be stupid, you’re always trying to get something out of me. Are you not happy with my answer? So what do you want to hear? Answer this question for yourself.
– I only said what your players said …
– Yes, the players were closer to that situation. I say that the sanction was because the judge reviewed the video and imposed a sanction.
– Okay, so you agree with the decision. How do you rate the team’s performance?
– Very well. Very well. I couldn’t be more satisfied with the boys’ efforts. The boys played like they had to. We had problems in the game until the break, but we solved them in the second half. Of course, then the fatigue problems began. We scored three great goals. Not all of them were counted, but those situations were great.
– James Milner suffered a sciatica injury?
– Really so. Congratulations.
– I personally?
– No, but you work for them. Trauma, what a surprise.
– You probably don’t criticize those people.
– Excuse me?
– We, the announcers, work according to the rules of the Premier League. If you are not satisfied with the rules, perhaps you should speak to the club’s board.
– I don’t know how much more I will have to repeat. This is the earliest Saturday time you have chosen for us (12.30 UK time). Not you personally, but your employers.
– Yes, but the Premier League club’s board has decided that such match time is possible. And if we have the opportunity to broadcast at that time, we must realize it.
– Yes, very difficult times.
– Yes, times are difficult and you do not address those people. Attacking the stations will not change anything. To make a difference, you must speak to the club manager, who must speak to the leaders of the other clubs.
– I’m not attacking anything, I’m just saying it like it is. Current conditions are dangerous for players. These conditions are created by you.
– I’m not doing anything. The match schedules are coordinated by the Premier League and the managers of all clubs.
– When the season is so special, it is not possible to count on what was agreed in advance. We didn’t have the normal pre-season preparation, the intensity is huge, the season is shorter and we can play early on Saturday morning three times after Wednesday’s game. The further away, the more injuries there will be. Not just on my team.
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