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Fulham coach Scott Parker has joined the chorus of criticism of VAR after saying he was “surprised” that he was not awarded a penalty against Liverpool.
VAR Lee Mason advised referee Andre Marriner to consult his field monitor after Fabinho challenged Ivan Cavaleiro inside the box during the first-half incident.
Marriner, however, chose to stick with his initial decision, which left Parker baffled.
“In real time, I didn’t think it was a penalty,” he said. “I thought it wasn’t even something to be reviewed.
“What amazes me at that time is that the communication between the VAR and the referee has disappeared and it is necessary to verify it.
“I just saw in the dressing room that Fabinho kicked Cavaleiro’s leg to get the ball out of play.
“It surprises me, we have VAR to help the referees. If we did not have VAR, then I would understand that the penalty does not apply.
“Then he went to the screen and still decided not to sanction. This for me is not something we should discuss, it is just a clear penalty. Listen, it is what it is. “
Marriner later awarded a penalty shot for Liverpool, from which Mohamed Salah scored to bring the Reds to a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage on Sunday.
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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was unhappy with Bobby Decordova-Reid’s opening game for Fulham after claiming that Mohamed Salah had been pushed by Antonee Robinson in preparation.
And Parker added: “I haven’t looked at it. There may be a point, but I don’t want to comment.
“When VAR is in the game it becomes a shouting match, ‘Let’s check that, let’s check this.’
“This is how the game goes, really.”
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On the performance of his team, Parker said: “I am very proud. Effort, commitment, passion, desire, we show it abundantly today.
“But what I liked the most was the quality that we showed. In the first half it was clear to see the way we played and moved the ball that Liverpool caused, which is a fantastic team. many problems.
“We could have raised a couple of goals in the first half. The second half we showed commitment and we knew we had to.
“We are a bit disappointed that we only have one draw.”
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