Following Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, manager Arne Slot expressed his frustration with the VAR decision to overturn a penalty awarded to his team. Slot believes that his side has been unfairly treated by referees throughout the season. The Reds put up a spirited performance but were ultimately undone by two late goals from Ousmane Dembele. A potential turning point in the match came when a penalty was awarded to Liverpool, only to be revoked after a VAR review.
Slot stated, 'I'm not surprised, as so many decisions have gone against us this season.' He argued that if the referee had initially given the penalty, the VAR would not have overturned it. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate also felt that the penalty decision was incorrect, saying, 'For me, it was a clear penalty.' The defeat has piled pressure on Slot, whose side is struggling to replicate their Premier League-winning form from last season. Despite signing notable players like Alexander Isak and Florian Wirtz, Liverpool are facing a challenge to secure a top-five finish and play Champions League football next season.
Slot acknowledged that the club is in a transition phase, having sold several players to fund new signings. He expressed optimism about the club's future, citing the success of this model in the past.