coming from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool FC manager Jurgen Klopp has blasted the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after Virgil van Dijk’s goal was ruled out in their match against Chelsea Football Club. Klopp described the decision as “the worst VAR decision ever” and said “Bradley given a yellow for not fighting Chillwell back. • Caicedo no fouls or cards after sending Gravenberch out on a stretcher. • Goal disallowed from Van Dijk because ‘offside’ not from Van Dijk. they were against us all through the match, but what they don’t know is you can’t stop a moving train”. Liverpool FC’s Klopp Fumes Over ‘Worst VAR Decision Ever’ as Van Dijk Goal Ruled Out”.
The Dutch player skillfully directed Andrew Robertson’s free-kick into the net with considerable power and celebrated triumphantly after outjumping Ben Chilwell for the opening goal at Wembley. However, his joy was short-lived due to VAR intervention, leading to an on-field review for an offside infringement. Despite Van Dijk being onside, his teammate Endo was offside when the free-kick was taken.
While Endo’s offside position didn’t directly impact Van Dijk’s ability to score, it obstructed Chelsea defender Levi Colwill from reaching the ball. Referee Chris Kavanagh controversially disallowed Van Dijk’s goal, attributing it to Endo’s offside position influencing the game by impeding Colwill. This decision added to Jurgen Klopp’s frustration, who was already displeased with the refereeing team after a reckless challenge on Ryan Gravenberch.
The VAR ruling on Van Dijk’s goal generated more controversy than the decision not to issue a red card to Moises Caicedo, leading Liverpool fans to express their discontent on social media.
