Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has delivered a harsh critique of officiating standards following yet another controversial decision. Speaking post-match, Van Dijk expressed his frustration:
“He should have been sent off! What’s the purpose of having all this technology and a team of officials—a linesman, a fourth official, a referee, and VAR—if they can’t do their jobs?
The second yellow card was blatantly obvious, yet it was completely ignored! This level of incompetence is unacceptable and keeps costing us. How can this continue at such a high level?”
Van Dijk’s comments echo the frustration of Liverpool supporters, who have flooded social media with demands for accountability. Many have labeled VAR as a “complete scam,” claiming that decisions like this erode the game’s integrity.
This incident is expected to reignite discussions about the reliability of VAR and the consistency of refereeing in English football. Players and fans are now calling for urgent reforms to restore fairness and accountability in the sport.
