Blood Red: The Liverpool FC Podcast Premier League release full VAR audio of Virgil van Dijk incident after Liverpool complaint
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Nov 12, 2025 Ian Doyle, a seasoned Liverpool Echo football journalist, and Mark Jones, a reporter with keen insights on Liverpool FC, explore the fallout from the controversial disallowing of Virgil van Dijk's goal against Manchester City. The duo debates the implications of VAR decisions, especially regarding Andy Robertson's interference. They also discuss Liverpool's recent form, the challenges of integrating new signings, and the future role of Mohamed Salah. With a focus on upcoming fixtures, they consider how the team can turn their season around.
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VAR Decision Felt Rushed
- The VAR disallowed Van Dijk's goal because the assistant flagged Robertson offside and VAR backed the on-field call quickly.
- Ian Doyle and Mark Jones argue the decision felt rushed and protocol may have failed to check goalkeeper obstruction properly.
Liverpool's Complaint Signals Process Concern
- Liverpool lodged a complaint with the PGMOL, signaling dissatisfaction with the VAR process rather than the result alone.
- Ian Doyle suggests clubs rarely complain so this highlights concern about how the decision was reached.
VAR Undermines Offside Rule Intent
- The panel note VAR's intent clashes with modern offside rules: offside tweaks aimed to create goals, VAR often removes them.
- They see more subjective offside outcomes now and accept there won't always be a single 'right' answer.