“The goalkeeper can’t do that”

In the Premier League, there are bleak scenes in the game between Everton and Liverpool on Saturday. The Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Thiago were injured. Jurgen Klopp is anything but happy after the game.

At the Merseyside derby between leaders Everton and champion Liverpool on Saturday, spirits are high. The Liverpool City Derby is known for its hard pace and it is not for nothing that it is the game with the most red cards in the history of English football.

Another will be added on Saturday. After a rude tackle from Everton forward Richarlison against Liverpool newcomer Thiago, referee Michael Oliver shows the Brazilian the red card. There is no question of the decision, the leg-breaking tackle only occurs after the referee has already stopped play.

Although Thiago suffers an injury in the situation, according to Klopp, it is not this scene that infuriates the Liverpool manager after the game. The 53-year-old is furious about a tackle by Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford against Virgil van Dijk from minute 10. The defender is cleared in the penalty area, puts the ball past the flying Pickford and is then mercilessly cut by the goalkeeper at knee level. The European Footballer of the Year 2019 has to leave the field immediately and will be out for an indefinite period. The referee’s whistle does not sound because van Dijk is said to be out of play when the ball is thrown. The VAR looks at the scene and draws two lines practically at the same height, but finally confirms the decision.

Klopp is furious – Pickford apologizes

Klopp is pissed off. “In fact, I am a huge supporter of VAR. But I’ve already had about ten interviews and everyone has told me that I was not offside. Of course that’s not in the mood, ”says the master coach seriously. “I don’t want to blame Pickford for wanting to do it.” But that’s just one entry that the goalkeeper can’t make. “

The English television station “BT Sport” is also wondering about the decision. “That doesn’t work, even if the referee has already whistled,” explains former Premier League referee Peter Walton. Pickford is too late. If that happens in midfield, it’s a clear red card. Oliver should have looked back at the scene on the monitor, then he would have recognized that it was a layoff. “

It is not yet clear how long Virgil van Dijk will be out due to injury. “He always plays, no matter what he has,” says Klopp. “But today he couldn’t continue playing. This is not right. “Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, meanwhile, apologized for the rude tackle.” He came to see me after the game, apologized and told me to tell Virgil, “said the Liverpool captain, Jordan Henderson.