Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool v Tottenham should be replayed after VAR horror show
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An incensed Jurgen Klopp wants to see Liverpool's loss to Tottenham replayed after a VAR error saw Luis Diaz's goal wrongfully disallowed.
Klopp, 56, was widely praised for his mature response to such a grave mistake, which saw Diaz flagged as offside before PGMOL later admitted the wrong decision was made. The refereeing body has since published audio of officials discussing the that decision, which has caused further consternation among fans and pundits alike.
"They didn't do it on purpose and we shouldn't forget that," Klopp has since told reporters. "Yes, it was a mistake. An obvious mistake. I think there would have been solutions. I think the outcome should be a replay. Probably won't happen.
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"As far as I can remember, something like that never happened, that's why I think a replay should be played."
Referee Darren England was leading the VAR review after Diaz was flagged as offside, with Dan Cook serving as his assistant. A miscommunication with on-field referee Simon Hooper meant play resumed without the goal being given, and about 30 second passed before it sunk in that a serious mistake had taken place.
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England and Cook were each removed from Premier League duties on Sunday and Monday, as well as the upcoming weekend of top-flight fixtures. Last Saturday's clash at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium might have had a far different result had Diaz's goal stood, with the teams tied at 0-0 and Liverpool already a man down at the time.
Joel Matip's last-minute own-goal saw Ange Postecoglou's men snatch all three points after a valiant Reds effort finishing the game with nine men on the field. The gaffe has gone down as arguably the biggest VAR blunder to date, and Klopp suggested running the fixture back is the only sensible solution.
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"Not as the manager of Liverpool so much, more as a football person," Klopp continued. "I think the only outcome should be a replay. That's how it is. Probably will not happen."
The newly published audio between the officials at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium revealed the group felt their hands were tied due to the fact play had already been allowed to carry on. However, the incident has been decried as an example of red tape run amok, with referees feeling unable to be flexible at a time when it was needed most.
It remains up for debate when Liverpool and Tottenham might expect to replay the fixture given Klopp himself has been critical of England's packed schedule in the past. Playing the game for a second time would represent an unprecedented decision from the officials, who have already accepted blame for the blunder.
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