Slot Criticizes VAR Decision: 'Numerous Calls Have Gone Against Us'

Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his disappointment but not surprise over the VAR overturning of a penalty call in their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, citing that his team has been on the wrong end of many decisions this season. The Reds were eliminated from the Champions League after a 2-0 defeat at Anfield, losing 4-0 on aggregate. Despite a spirited performance, Liverpool's hopes were dashed when Ousmane Dembele scored twice late in the game. A potential turning point came when a penalty call for Alexis Mac Allister was controversially revoked after a VAR review. Slot stated, 'I'm not surprised as so many decisions have gone against us this season.' He added that if the referee doesn't give a penalty, VAR wouldn't have overturned it, highlighting inconsistency in VAR decisions. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate also believed it was a clear penalty, saying it could have changed the outcome of the game. The match also brought to light previous instances where PSG were denied penalties, including in the first leg. Slot emphasized the challenges his team faces, including the transition of selling players to buy new talent, and the pressure to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League to play in the Champions League next season.