Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his disappointment with the VAR decision to overturn a penalty in their Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain, stating that numerous decisions have gone against his team this season. The Reds were eliminated from the competition 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 two late goals.
A potential turning point in the game came when Alexis Mac Allister was denied a penalty, which was revoked by the referee after a VAR review. Slot believes that the decision was incorrect and that his team has been unfairly treated by officials throughout the season. He argued that if the referee had initially awarded the penalty, the VAR would not have overturned it. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate also felt that the penalty decision was incorrect, stating that it would have changed the course of the game.
The match marked another disappointing result for Liverpool, who have struggled to replicate their form from last season. Slot's side is now under pressure to secure a top-five finish in the Premier League to qualify for next season's Champions League.
The manager acknowledged that the club is in a transition period, having sold several players to fund new signings, but remains optimistic about the team's future prospects.