Liverpool raise “serious concerns” over gaps in VAR process – Latest LFC News
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Monday’s news brought the continued fallout from the defeat at Man City, including the club reaching out to the PGMOL over Virgil van Dijk‘s disallowed goal. Today’s Main LFC Headline Liverpool have contracted the PGMOL to “raise serious concerns” about Van Dijk’s disallowed goal on Sunday, informing them that they do not accept the decision was made for subjective reasons.
Liverpool fans could point to a similar incident being asked for a review when Wataru Endo was adjudged to have interfered from an offside position in the 2024 League Cup final, that too went against Van Dijk. Read more here Today’s Liverpool FC News • Conor Bradley is one yellow card away from a suspension in the Premier League AND Champions League – far from ideal with Jeremie Frimpong still recovering from a hamstring injury • If we told you Liverpool had lost 40% of their matches since we were knocked out by PSG last season, would you believe us?
Well, unfortunately, it’s true • Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has been rather blunt in how Liverpool can help Florian Wirtz and you won’t disagree – it involves his teammates scoring more from his chances! • Liverpool have issued a complaint to the BBC over their use of former newspaper editor Kelvin MacKenzie on the subject of journalistic standards – the BBC should be ashamed (The Athletic) • Liverpool Women secured their first league point of the season on Sunday, excruciatingly missing out on all three points by conceding a goal with the clock reading 90+3′ More from This Is Anfield Slot has spoken endlessly about how the opposition sets up to defeat his side, but what Liverpool are lacking across the board is physicality, which Joanna Durkan has highlighted: “Liverpool have lost four successive away games in the league for the first time since 2012, and won the duel count in only one of those fixtures. “Crystal Palace (48-45), Chelsea (41-32) and City (49-31) all had the upper hand on Slot’s men in the physical contest, and all scored first to leave Slot desperate for a solution.” READ: Bullied by City: Liverpool’s weakness isn’t long balls, it’s physicality Elsewhere in the football world today • Crystal Palace were concerned Marc Guehi had suffered a fracture in his foot, but it has been confirmed as a bone bruise – they’re hopeful he’ll be back soon after the break (CPFC) • Luis Diaz scored again for Bayern Munich on Saturday, taking his season’s tally to 11 in 17 appearances – he’s not taken long at all to settle in Germany! • Did anyone see the Canadian Premier League final played in a blizzard – and the incredible bicycle kick?