Oliver Glasner says Crystal Palace “would have scored own goal” against Liverpool

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Crystal Palace scored at Anfield on Saturday afternoon in controversial circumstances. Image Credits: Imago ImagesThere was one incident in Liverpool’s most recent Premier League outing that has raised the most talking points.The Reds appeared to be cruising with Alexander Isak and Andy Robertson providing the home side with a healthy cushion as we approached the 70th minute.But, as Freddie Woodman, who was making his full Premier League debut for Liverpool, cleared the ball he got his knee stuck in the ground and stayed down holding his leg.Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz, gleefully jumping at the opportunity, dispatched it into an empty net from well outside the box.His goal wiped out Liverpool’s clean sheet and the lack of sportsmanship shown infuriated the home supporters at Anfield.The Liverpool players were seen protesting the goal but now Oliver Glasner has delivered his verdict on the incident.Speaking after the game, he said: “I think the referee has to stop immediately if he believes it is a serious injury.”“But you could see the keeper could end the game.

In these situations, to demand the referee has to stop is dangerous for the future because we see in every set-play the keeper is involved in a duel.“If he clears the ball with his arm, he stays on the ground, and you never get a second phase.”Glasner added: “This wouldn’t be the best for football. It was not so clear, but I think it was the right decision.”Glasner then went on to admit that there were discussions for Crystal Palace to score own goal if Woodman had to be substituted following Munoz’s strike.He said: “We were discussing it to be honest.

But in this situation, he felt pain in this moment.“As keepers often do, they feel pain when they get hit from four-five yards.”The goal was allowed to stand, and Liverpool did well to fight off a late comeback from the Eagles as Florian Wirtz’s late strike sealed the tie.The win sees Liverpool move into fourth place and they now find themselves in a great position to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner