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Liverpool’s manager, Jurgen Klopp, has urged for a replay of the recent match against Tottenham Hotspur, following a controversial VAR decision that disallowed Luis Diaz’s goal for offside. Despite Klopp’s appeal, the Premier League maintains its stance that a replay is not under consideration.
Speaking on the matter, Klopp emphasized the importance of dealing with such incidents in a proper manner. He acknowledged that the officials involved, including the on-field referee, linesman, fourth official, and VAR, did not make the mistake intentionally. Klopp asserted, “It’s an obvious mistake, and I think there would have been solutions for it afterwards.”
Expressing his opinion as a football person rather than just the manager of Liverpool, Klopp insisted, “The only outcome should be a replay. That’s how it is. It probably will not happen.”
The controversy arose when Luis Diaz’s goal was disallowed for offside, a decision that VAR mistakenly believed had been confirmed on the field. Replays later revealed that Diaz was, in fact, onside. Klopp highlighted the unprecedented nature of the situation and argued that a replay or an opportunity for the referee to rectify the mistake on the spot would be the appropriate response.
Klopp expressed understanding and empathy toward the officials, stating, “I’m not angry with anybody, not at all. We should not go for them. They made a mistake, and they felt horrible that night, I’m 100 per cent sure. That’s enough for me; nobody needs further punishment.”
Addressing whether Liverpool would formally request a replay from the Premier League, Klopp stated, “At this stage, we are still going through the information we have.”
Despite Klopp’s plea, the fate of the match remains uncertain as the Premier League stands firm on its decision not to consider a replay.
