New footage uploaded by a Reddit user has reignited debate surrounding one of the key incidents from Liverpool\u2019s 3\u20132 defeat to Brentford, with the new angle seemingly showing that the contact involving Virgil van Dijk took place outside the penalty area.<\/p>\n
Fresh Van Dijk angle raises questions over VAR call against Liverpool<\/p>\n
The clip, shared by user NEEZ8, shows the Dutch defender\u2019s challenge on Dango Ouattara from a wider perspective, suggesting that any contact was made just outside the box.<\/p>\n
That detail matters because referee Tim Robinson originally awarded a free-kick before VAR stepped in to upgrade it to a penalty \u2014 a decision that allowed Igor Thiago to score what ultimately became the winning goal for Brentford.<\/p>\n
Liverpool were far from their best in west London, but it\u2019s difficult to overlook how pivotal that moment proved to be. Had the foul been deemed to occur outside the area, the match might have ended 2\u20132 and given the Reds a chance to steady their form.<\/p>\n
Former referee Mark Clattenburg previously stated that \u201cVan Dijk clearly made contact with Dango Ouattara\u2019s foot on the line of the penalty area,\u201d noting that the line \u201cforms part of the box.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, this new footage could have fans questioning whether VAR\u2019s judgment was wrong all along.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s fine margins and VAR frustration continue<\/p>\n
Arne Slot has now seen his side lose four straight Premier League matches \u2014 their worst run since 2021 \u2014 and while the display at Brentford was below par, these narrow and controversial decisions keep going against them.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t the only talking point either, as Cody Gakpo\u2019s penalty appeal also stirred debate and arguably shifted the game\u2019s momentum.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have now conceded two or more goals in nine of their last ten league fixtures, and until they start tightening up defensively, turning things around will remain difficult.<\/p>\n
Still, when new online footage paints a different picture from what VAR concluded, it\u2019s hard not to feel that luck continues to desert Liverpool.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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