Liverpool given Florian Wirtz VAR verdict after controversial penalty decision vs Inter Milan

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After Liverpool overcame Inter Milan with a rather contentious penalty, Arne Slot's side were handed a penalty verdict from UEFAA penalty was given to Liverpool for this challenge on Florian Wirtz during the game against Inter Milan(Image: 2025 Giuseppe Cottini)UEFA have clarified why Liverpool were handed a controversial penalty against Inter Milan - despite Andrew Robertson admitting it was a "soft" decision. Whilst the Reds were arguably hard done by with their opening goal being disallowed, Alan Shearer stated they were lucky to be awarded their second-half penalty.Florian Wirtz, who had made an impressive impact after coming on as a substitute, was inside the box when he felt Inter defender Alessandro Bastoni grab the back of his shirt.

The £116m player hit the deck after sensing the shirt tug, though his appeal was initially waved away.READ MORE: Andy Robertson reveals Liverpool dressing room feelings on Mo Salah after Inter Milan winREAD MORE: Liverpool handed red card verdict after Andy Robertson challenge vs Inter MilanNevertheless, referee Felix Zwayer was instructed to check the pitchside monitor to determine whether the shirt pull warranted a penalty. Inter's player, No95, pulled an opponent from the back."Florian Wirtz went down after feeling his shirt be tugged during the game against Inter Milan(Image: Amazon Prime)Shearer claimed the Inter squad would be "fuming" with the decision, whilst ex-Premier League official Mark Clattenburg shared his expert view on the call.

We all agree, as football people, that this is not a penalty and now he is going to end up giving this as a penalty because of the shirt pull and the slow motion replays."Given the controversial nature of the disallowed goal, Slot, his squad and Liverpool fans might argue they deserved a slice of luck. It capped off a superb away display in the Champions League for the Reds.Szoboszlai's emphatic spot-kick was enough to secure a priceless victory for Liverpool(Image: 2025 Ciancaphoto Studio)Even Liverpool defender Robertson conceded the penalty was rather generous.