Arne Slot expressed his frustration over the VAR decision that overturned a penalty in Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, stating that numerous decisions have gone against his team this season. Liverpool were eliminated from the competition after a 2-0 loss at Anfield, which resulted in a 4-0 aggregate defeat.
The Reds had produced a spirited performance, but Ousmane Dembele's late goals sealed their fate. A contentious moment occurred when Alexis Mac Allister was denied a penalty, which was revoked by the referee after a VAR review.
Slot believes that the referee's initial decision not to award a penalty influenced the VAR's decision to overturn it. He also pointed out the inconsistency in VAR decisions, citing instances where soft penalties were given due to contact. Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate shared Slot's sentiment, stating that the penalty would have changed the course of the game.
The defeat has added to the pressure on Slot, who has struggled to replicate last season's success despite significant signings in the summer. The club is undergoing a transition, having sold several players to fund new signings, and Slot is confident that the model will yield positive results in the future.