In a double setback for Liverpool, forward due to an injury sustained during their controversial 2-1 defeat against Tottenham. Gakpo, who scored the equalizer, injured himself and left the field in a knee brace at half-time. The 24-year-old is expected to miss upcoming matches, including the Europa League clash with Union Saint-Gilloise and the Premier League fixture against Brighton.
Adding to Liverpool’s woes, VAR controversy marred the match, with a goal by Luis Diaz wrongly ruled offside, leading to PGMOL acknowledging a ‘significant human error.’ The club issued a statement expressing dissatisfaction with the handling of the incident and emphasizing the need for transparency and improvement in decision-making processes.
The statement read, “It is clear that the correct application of the laws of the game did not occur, resulting in sporting integrity being undermined. We will explore the range of options available, given the clear need for escalation and resolution.”
Liverpool faces challenges ahead with key players, including Gakpo, Curtis Jones, and Diogo Jota, likely to be unavailable for upcoming fixtures, leaving manager Jurgen Klopp with tactical adjustments for the team’s upcoming challenges.
