Liverpool fans criticize referee for losing goal against Man United

Referee Michael Oliver's refusal to stop the match despite a Liverpool player being seriously injured made many people unhappy.

Referee Michael Oliver was criticized for his controversial decision - Photo: REUTERS

Liverpool conceded after just two minutes, when Bryan Mbeumo fired home a decisive shot from one-on-one with Mamardashvili. But just seconds earlier, a shocking moment had been missed by referee Michael Oliver.

Right in Liverpool's own half, Virgil Van Dijk jumped up to challenge and his elbow hit the head of his teammate Mac Allister. The Argentine player held his head in pain but no whistle was blown. That was when Man United took the opportunity to bring home the opening goal.

According to Premier League rules, the referee can stop the match when a player suffers a head injury. This is to ensure the health and safety of the player in case of a serious injury.

In fact, Mac Allister bled and needed four stitches on the field. He then returned to the game with a black bandage wrapped around his head.

But referee Michael Oliver ignored the collision. And more importantly, VAR could not intervene to stop the match in this situation, because it was not the fault of the Man United player.

Mac Allister plays with a black bandage wrapped around his head after an injury - Photo: REUTERS

Liverpool lost 1-2 to Man United, their fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions.

Fans of "The Kop" were angry with referee Michael Oliver. Social network user X with the account @IanDoyleSport commented: "Man United benefited from a loophole. VAR saw everything but had no right to intervene. It was a terrible decision by referee Michael Oliver."

User @SamuelLFC was more harsh: "Michael Oliver is a disgrace to refereeing for not stopping the game for a head injury."

@TylerPRadio also commented: "Never seen such a biased referee."

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