SHOCKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool manager Arne slot has blasted the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) after the Red card was was given in their match against Fulham while Issa diop nasty challenge was given a yellow card. Klopp described the decision as “the worst VAR decision ever.
SHOCKING NEWS: Liverpool Manager Arne Slot Slams VAR After Controversial Decisions in Fulham Clash
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano has reported a scathing attack on VAR by Liverpool manager Arne Slot following the Reds’ dramatic match against Fulham. Slot did not hold back in his criticism of the officiating, describing VAR’s performance as a travesty that has “killed the beauty of football.”
The controversy erupted after Liverpool were shown a red card during the match for a challenge deemed dangerous, while Fulham’s Issa Diop escaped with only a yellow card for what many believe was an even nastier challenge. Slot, clearly furious with the officiating, called the decisions “the worst VAR decision ever” in his post-match comments.
Speaking to reporters, Slot said:
“What we saw today was disgraceful. It was clearly evident that they wanted us to lose. Issa Diop’s challenge was reckless and dangerous, but he walks away with just a yellow card? Meanwhile, we get punished harshly for something far less severe. This is not football anymore—this is a farce.”
The Liverpool manager did not stop there, accusing the officials of bias and questioning the integrity of the system:
“VAR was brought in to bring fairness to the game, but instead, it’s creating chaos. Decisions like these kill the beauty of football. The fans deserve better, the players deserve better, and this club deserves better. YNWA.”
The Issa Diop incident, which occurred in a heated moment of the match, was replayed multiple times on VAR, but the referee opted to stick with a yellow card decision. This, combined with the red card shown to Liverpool, left fans and players fuming. Social media erupted with outrage, with many fans accusing the Premier League of targeting Liverpool unfairly.
One fan wrote: “How can anyone defend VAR after this? Diop’s challenge was a red card all day. This is corruption at its finest.” Another added: “They have ruined the game. We’ll never walk alone, but it feels like the officials want us to walk out of the title race.”
Slot’s comments have added fuel to the growing frustration with VAR and officiating standards in the Premier League. Pundits have joined the discussion, with one saying, “This is one of the most blatant officiating failures we’ve seen. The Premier League must address this immediately, or it risks losing credibility.”
As the fallout from this match continues, the PGMOL is expected to face calls for an official review of the decisions made during the game. For now, Slot’s fiery criticism has brought attention to an issue that is becoming an increasing concern for fans and players alike.
Despite the disappointment, Liverpool fans have rallied behind their manager, flooding social media with messages of support. The club may have been on the wrong end of the decision this time, but as Slot said in his closing remarks: “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”