John Aldridge goes on VAR rant after 'awful' decision almost cost Liverpool

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The Argentine then reacted quickest inside the box when a Virgil van Dijk header was parried into the center.In a series of X posts, Aldridge said the decision to chalk off Mac Allister's first goal was "one of the most corrupt decisions I've seen in my 67 years on this earth," despite it being correct.READ MORE: Vitor Pereira makes 'unfair' Liverpool claim after Nottingham Forest heartbreak - 'Not enough'READ MORE: Liverpool player ratings, winners and losers vs Nottingham Forest as Alexis Mac Allister saves dayMac Allister admitted that the ball hit his arm in his post-match interview, and intent is irrelevant when the ball ends up in the back of the net directly as a result of such contact.Nevertheless, Aldridge claimed it was a "disgrace to football" and an "awful decision" from the VAR official, Paul Tierney."They need calling out," he added. Every ex-player would be shocked at that being disallowed."Alexis Mac Allister is mobbed by his Liverpool team-mate after his dramatic winner at Nottingham Forest(Image: Andrew Kearns - CameraSport via Getty Images)The rules around handball are clear, and Mac Allister found the back of the net a few minutes later anyway."It did [hit my elbow], but I feel like it's a bit harsh," Mac Allister admitted.

I thought I would get another one."I told Hugo [Ekitike] that this would be our goal, and I'm glad that it went in. The intensity wasn't there, but we did what we did to win.""Is it his first goal?

Oh, I wasn't aware of that," Arne Slot said when he was asked about it.Get LFC's 2025/26 season home and away kitsThis article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. I think it's always nice for a player to score, especially if it's in extra time of extra time."So, we needed this goal, we needed that win to be on the right side of things once in a while because we've been so, so unlucky this season.