The reason Liverpool conceded a penalty against Brentford has been revealed following a contentious VAR intervention.
The reason Liverpool conceded a penalty against Brentford has been revealed following a contentious VAR intervention.
Liverpool is currently in a difficult position, having suffered three straight Premier League defeats, and they face a major task at the Gtech Community Stadium.
Liverpool found themselves in a tight position against Brentford after Virgil van Dijk conceded a penalty.
The Reds trailed 2-1 after losing two goals to Dango Ouattara and Kevin Schade, but Milos Kerkez equalized in the first half stoppage time.
Things got worse when Ouattara moved away from the Liverpool box and was taken down by Van Dijk. Referee Tim Robinson initially ruled it a free kick, but a VAR review ordered him to award a penalty instead.
In a message to the crowd, Robinson stated: “After review, the challenge by Liverpool No. 4 is on the line. “My final decision is a penalty.”
The official Premier League Match Centre account on X (previously Twitter) announced: “56′ VAR OVERTURN Following a VAR review, the referee overturned the original judgment to award a free kick to Brentford.”
Igor Thiago calmly converted the penalty, sending the ball beyond Giorgi Mamardashvili for his eighth goal of the season.
Earlier in the first half, Arne Slot’s squad had a penalty appeal turned down when Cody Gakpo fell in the Brentford area.
TNT Sports analysts Joe Cole and Steve McManaman both agreed that the correct call was taken on the pitch.
“No, he goes down too easily,” said Cole, a former Chelsea midfielder. “He can’t quite reach the ball; he falls too readily. He’s anticipating the call, and I believe it’s the right one.”
On the other hand, Reds legend McManaman said, “Yes, I believe so.” As he raises his leg, he does not step on his foot and collapses before making contact. “I agree with the referee’s decision.
Liverpool is on the verge of suffering its fourth consecutive Premier League defeat, having already lost to Crystal Palace, Chelsea, and Manchester United. In three forthcoming home games, they will face Palace in the Carabao Cup, Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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