Arne Slot gave an excellent response when asked about the recent VAR test in the aftermath of Tottenham’s controversial winner in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg.
Liverpool’s second defeat of the season came in controversial circumstances. Tottenham’s Lucas Bergval scored when he should have been shown a second yellow card.
At the time of the goal, Kostas Tsimikas was still off the pitch after requiring medical attention following a challenge from Bergvall. This was a double insult to the injury that left Slot and Co. understandably upset.
It dominated the post-match discussion and Slot had an excellent response when asked about the VAR announcement trial in the press conference.
“It would have been more interesting for everyone if we had explained why we didn’t give a second yellow card rather than why we canceled the goal,” he said.
“I know that’s not the rule. Of course VAR was not involved in the yes or no for the second yellow.”
Ange Postecoglou will dismiss the controversy despite only complaining to her, but it was a significant mistake and Slot was quick to tell Sky Sports: “The decisions he (referee Stuart Atwell) made had a huge impact on the result tonight.” .”
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The second yellow card added by Slot is beyond doubt. “I don’t think there’s any debate about that.
“They say he didn’t stop the counter-attack. I think any manager would prefer a second yellow card to the opposition rather than ending a counter-attack if the tackle is made 40 yards from our goalkeeper.” Attack with fewer players.
“In a VAR decision he had to tell everyone what the decision was, but unfortunately in this one he didn’t have to do that.
“Something very unfortunate happens to us. The good thing for us is that if we have to lose a game, it is better to lose a game when we still have a second game to play.”
‘Luck is uneven throughout the season’
The controversy will continue to be dissected, but Slot doesn’t expect any luck to come his way after the incident. Because he doesn’t believe it will level out across the season.
“It was a good goal, let me tell you that.” The slot has started. “Behind the ball, cut-back cross, Bergval kept his composure and finished.
“But I don’t think you’re interested in that. I think you are interested in the moment.
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“I just came in and saw Ange sitting here on Sunday and I thought something had happened and she wasn’t happy with some of the decisions Tottenham had made.
“A lot of people always say they will eventually match at the end of the season. I’m not one to believe that a season can be either lucky or unlucky.
“On Sunday the decision was made against them. Maybe today the decision will be made in their favor. This is very unfortunate for us.
“I never once thought we were going to lose this game, especially after the first 15 or 20 minutes because I felt Tottenham started the game better than us.”
“But after that I think we dominated the game for most of the game, played most of the game in their own half and had a lot more possession.
“At a moment like this, when you’re down 10 points for a few seconds against a team that can play good football like Tottenham, that’s never ideal.”
