Liverpool manager Arne Slot expressed his disappointment with the VAR decision to overturn a penalty in their Champions League quarter-final match against Paris Saint-Germain. Slot believes that his team has been on the receiving end of numerous unfavorable decisions throughout the season.
The Reds were eliminated from the Champions League after suffering a 2-0 defeat at Anfield, resulting in a 4-0 aggregate loss. Despite a spirited performance, Liverpool's hopes were dashed when Ousmane Dembele scored twice late in the game. A potential turning point occurred when Alexis Mac Allister was denied a penalty, which was revoked by the referee following a VAR review. Slot stated, 'I'm not surprised, as many decisions have gone against us this season.' He also pointed out the inconsistency in VAR decisions, saying, 'If the referee doesn't give a penalty, the VAR would never overturn it, but I've seen many soft penalties given, and people say VAR can't interfere because there's contact.' Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate also felt that the penalty decision was incorrect, saying, 'For me, it was a clear penalty.
If we had gotten the penalty and scored, it would have been completely different.' The match marked another setback for Liverpool, who have struggled to replicate their Premier League-winning form under Slot. With the club undergoing a transition and facing the potential loss of key players like Mo Salah and Andy Robertson, Slot acknowledged the challenges ahead but remained optimistic about the team's future prospects.