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David Coote, the video assistant referee in charge of Saturday’s Merseyside derby, did not forget the VAR rules during the match, Professional Game Match Officials Limited said.
Liverpool have asked the Premier League to review the application of VAR in two key incidents during their 2-2 draw with Everton.
Sky Sports News The club has been said to have questioned the lack of scrutiny of Jordan Pickford’s challenge over Virgil van Dijk and not taking appropriate action.
They have also asked for clarity on which part of Sadio Mane’s body was considered offside, as well as the moment when VAR decided to freeze the frame, as a potential winning goal was ruled out in added time.
Michael Oliver took over the game at Goodison Park, with David Coote as VAR
Pickford’s challenge to Van Dijk forced the defender out with an injury and coach Jurgen Klopp believed his team should have received a penalty.
Officials are reviewing the match refereeing, as is the standard procedure after each round of Premier League matches.
A PGMOL spokesperson has said Sky Sports News that, contrary to a report in the Daily mailCoote did not ‘forget’ the rules which state that he could review the incident despite the offside in preparation.
PGMOL has highlighted that three officials are responsible for overseeing the VAR, including an assistant and a ‘center commander’ to ensure correct protocols are followed.
Liverpool have not specified how long they will be without Van Dijk
The Football Association confirmed that Pickford will not face any retrospective action, as match officials saw the incident at the time.
Who will replace Van Dijk in the short term?
Ben Ransom from Sky Sports News:
“Like Fernandinho, taking Fabinho on defense and losing him in midfield could be a blow to Liverpool.
“But I think Fabinho will be the natural replacement, certainly for next season. He can talk to everyone, he is the only player, like Van Dijk, who can have Gómez or Matip with him, and tell the laterals to do so. “
Could any of the young players step up?
Rhys Williams, Sepp van den Berg, Nathaniel Phillips and Billy Koumetio are among Liverpool’s top young center-backs with whom Jurgen Klopp could play with Van Dijk out.
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