‘Not a surprise anymore’ – Slot reacts to VAR call vs Man United
‘Not a surprise anymore’ – Slot reacts to VAR call vs Man United There are certain moments in a season that sum everything up, and for us, the second goal conceded at Old Trafford might be exactly that. DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL EMPIRE OF THE KOP APP FOR ALL THE LATEST & BREAKING UPDATES – STRAIGHT TO YOUR PHONE! ON APPLE & GOOGLE PLAY Speaking via Liverpool’s official website after the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United, Arne Slot didn’t hold back when asked about Benjamin Sesko’s controversial second goal.
Slot questions VAR after Sesko handball decision The incident came after the ball deflected into the United forward’s path, with replays appearing to show it brushing his hand before it crossed the line. During the match, the Premier League Match Centre posted that the decision had been checked and confirmed, stating there was no conclusive evidence of handball. Slot clearly wasn’t convinced.
“Yeah, if it was a touch, which I think it is, because if you know a bit about a ball sport, you know that if a ball has a certain curve and the curve changes, there must have been contact – but it’s always light. ” The Dutchman then went further, suggesting the law itself leaves little room for interpretation. “Then we should have a debate in football, is that then enough to disallow a goal?
But I think the rule is if there was a touch it should have been disallowed. ” Former referee Keith Hackett also weighed in on X , stating: “The law states that you cannot score a goal with your hand, even if considered accidental. ” ‘This has been the whole season’ – Liverpool frustration grows What made the comments more telling was the wider context, because Slot didn’t frame this as a one-off moment but part of a bigger trend.
“But I don’t think it’s a surprise to anyone this season that if there is a VAR intervention… then that decision goes against us. That has been the whole season. Every single time [it’s] the same.