New footage shared on Reddit has reignited discussion surrounding one of the most controversial moments from Liverpool\u2019s 3\u20132 defeat to Brentford. The new camera angle appears to show that the contact involving Virgil van Dijk actually occurred outside the penalty area.<\/p>\n
Alternative angle questions VAR\u2019s decision against Liverpool
\nThe clip, uploaded by user NEEZ8, shows Van Dijk\u2019s challenge on Dango Ouattara from a wider viewpoint, seemingly indicating that any contact happened just outside the box.<\/p>\n
That detail is crucial because referee Tim Robinson had originally given a free-kick before VAR reviewed the incident and upgraded it to a penalty \u2014 a call that allowed Igor Thiago to score Brentford\u2019s eventual winner.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s overall display in west London was poor, but that moment proved decisive.
\nHad the foul been outside the area, the game might have ended 2\u20132, potentially offering the Reds a chance to rebuild some confidence.<\/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 and that \u201cthe line is part of the penalty area.\u201d However, this fresh footage could make supporters question whether VAR\u2019s interpretation was accurate.<\/p>\n
Liverpool\u2019s fine margins and growing VAR frustration
\nArne Slot\u2019s side have now suffered four consecutive Premier League defeats \u2014 their worst run since 2021 \u2014 and while performances haven\u2019t been up to standard, these close VAR calls continue to go against them.<\/p>\n
It wasn\u2019t the only controversial moment either, with Cody Gakpo\u2019s denied penalty shout also sparking debate.<\/p>\n
Liverpool have now conceded two or more goals in nine of their last ten league matches, and unless they tighten up, it\u2019ll be difficult to turn their form around. Still, when fan-shared clips start contradicting VAR\u2019s verdicts, it\u2019s hard not to feel that fortune simply isn\u2019t on Liverpool\u2019s side right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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