The line referee in the Liverpool match with Arsenal in the 30th round of the Premier League is a character who is fiercely criticized.
When referee Paul Tierney blew the whistle to end the first half, defender Robertson came forward to discuss with line referee Constantine Hatzidakis. According to the video recorded, for some reason, the referee Constantine Hatzidakis had an elbow to the “The Kop” star.
This made Robertson and the Liverpool players very angry. They turned to referee Paul Tierney to complain. However, instead of being dealt with, Robertson was also shown a yellow card for a reaction error.
Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves геvеаlеԀ Robertson accused referee Constantine Hatzidakis of elbowing him in the throat. Jordan Henderson also confirmed that his teammate was ҺᎥт by an ᴜnҽxрҽcтҽԀ elbow by the referee.
The English Premier League Arbitration Body (PGMOL) said it had received reports of an incident between referee Constantine Hatzidakis and defender Robertson. PGMOL claims they will look into all issues thoroughly.
Football experts as well as former players in England expressed their displeasure when witnessing Roberton receiving a ƅιоw from referee Constantine Hatzidakis. As Darren Bent wishes this referee was banned from work for 8 matches, like what Mitrovic (Fulham) faced.
Former player Chris Sutton has the same opinion as Darren Bent: “I don’t understand what referee Constantine Hatzidakis thinks when he does that. From what I observed, this referee will be banned from working in some matches.
Mitrovic once pushed the referee in the match against Man Utd and received an 8-match ban. They even plan to fine this player more than 8 games. As for referee Constantine Hatzidakis elbowing Robertson, what’s the punishment?”
Coach Jurgen Klopp was asked by reporters about the situation where Robertson received an elbow from referee Constantine Hatzidakis. However, he did not comment much: “I know about Robertson’s incident but have not seen the video. But the photos will ᵴɑү it all. I have nothing else to ᵴɑү on this matter.”
Klopp declared Arsenal a lucky draw with Liverpool, blaming his students for bad finishing
Liverpool made 21 shots against Arsenal but they only scored 2 goals. Part of the reason was that the attack “The Kop” played ungainly, especially Salah with a broken 11m in the 54th minute. In addition, it should be mentioned that goalkeeper Ramsdale had many amazing saves.
At the post-match press conference, coach Klopp declared Arsenal was lucky to leave Anfield with 1 point. The German strategist shared: “It was a very open game. Arsenal had two goals in the lead. But we reacted very well.
This match is drɑмɑtic. I don’t understand why Liverpool couldn’t get the three points with all the chances the team created. I am stuck between two emotions of happiness and disappointment.
Arsenal played well in this match. However, they should have admitted defeat. Arsenal getting a point is a good thing.”
Having only 1 point against Arsenal makes Liverpool unable to make a breakthrough in the race to the top 4. They hold 44 points, 12 points behind the leading group.
Looking to coach Arteta, he expressed regret when Arsenal could not leave Anfield with all 3 points: “This is a great game to enjoy. Arsenal started the game very well.
But the problem was that we conceded just before half-time. This creates a great impetus for Liverpool.
In the second half, Arsenal lost control and many times lost the ball. We had to rely on the talent of the goalkeeper in the last minutes of the game. Anyway, the draw is also reasonable.
When we led Liverpool 2-0, we had a big advantage. It was an opportunity to close the game, but then Arsenal made a mistake.”
