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Liverpool has reached out to the Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) to voice their concerns regarding the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk’s goal against Manchester City on Sunday.
The Reds suffered a heavy 3-0 defeat to City at the Etihad Stadium, a result that significantly impacted their title defense.
They believed they had equalized at 1-1 after Erling Haaland’s goal, but Van Dijk’s header from a corner kick was disallowed in the first half.
The linesman ruled that Andy Robertson, who was in an offside position, obstructed the view of Gianluigi Donnarumma, the City goalkeeper.
VAR official Michael Oliver subsequently supported the on-field decision.
The Premier League match center stated in a post on X that Robertson was “considered to be making an obvious action directly in front of the goalkeeper.”
According to reports from ESPN, Liverpool contends that the wording of Law 11 (which addresses offside offenses) is clear, arguing that none of the criteria needed to disallow the goal were met.
After reviewing all available angles, the club does not agree that Robertson’s presence impeded Donnarumma’s vision.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Liverpool's concerns regarding the disallowed goal?
Liverpool has expressed concerns to the PGMOL about the decision to disallow Virgil van Dijk's goal, believing the offside ruling was incorrect.
What was the outcome of the match?
Liverpool lost the match 3-0 against Manchester City, which harmed their chances of defending their title.
What was the reason for disallowing the goal?
The goal was disallowed because the linesman determined that Andy Robertson was in an offside position and obstructed the goalkeeper's view.
How did VAR influence the decision?
VAR official Michael Oliver confirmed the on-field decision to disallow the goal, supporting the linesman's ruling.
What is Law 11 regarding offside?
Law 11 outlines the rules for offside offenses in football, and Liverpool argues that none of the criteria to disallow the goal were satisfied in this instance.
