Liverpool star Andy Robertson gave the impression to be elbowed by assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis throughout his facet’s fiery conflict with Arsenal on Monday morning.
Referee Paul Tierney then gave the Scottish captain a yellow card for his protestations after blowing up for half time.
The official was subsequently surrounded by Liverpool gamers, together with a livid Robertson.
And Jamie Carragher, engaged on commentary for Sky Sports, shortly claimed that an apoplectic Robertson was “elbowed” by the assistant ref.
He tweeted: “Linesman elbow on Robertson!”
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Television replays from a number of completely different digital camera angles seem to point out Hatzidakis strike the fullback. The Professional Game Match Officials Limited has since confirming that they are going to launch an investigation into the incident.
The officers have been booed off by the gang after exchanging stern phrases with Reds skipper Jordan Henderson, who protested his teammate’s case, The Sun stories.
Sky Sports reporter Geoff Shreeves claimed that Robertson was livid as he entered the tunnel, accusing the official of “elbowing him in the throat”.
Roy Keane took a dim view of Robertson, nevertheless, calling him a “big baby” and telling him to “concentrate on his defending”.
The Irishman ranted: “He should be more worried about his defending. Do you know what he is? That Robertson, I’ve watched him a number of times. He’s a big baby. That’s what that guy is.”
Sky Sports’ Clinton Morrison stated: “I’ve never seen that in football. You can’t react like that.”
The footage seems to be clear minimize.
Refereeing governing physique the PGMOL’s assertion confirmed that they have been “aware of an incident involving assistant referee Constantine Hatzidakis and Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson at half time during the Liverpool v Arsenal fixture at Anfield”.
It then added that they might “review the incident in full”.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp refused to be drawn on what occurred, and when requested by Sky Sports what he made from it, stated: “Nothing. I know it happened but I didn’t watch it. If it happened the pictures will speak for themselves.”
Gary Neville claimed that the incident was “not that bad”.
But Neville’s fellow ex-England worldwide Chris Sutton referred to as on Hatzidakis to be banned.
Appearing on BBC 5 Live, he stated: “I really don’t know what he was thinking. As far as I can see, he has to be banned.
“He will have to sit out a number of games. I can’t remember another incident like this. Where is the precedent for these things?”
Arsenal went in on the break main 2-1, though gave the impression to be rocking previous to the interval.
Having led 2-0 through objectives by Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus, Mo Salah pulled one again for the hosts moments after a flashpoint between Granit Xhaka and Trent Alexander-Arnold ignited the gang.
Following the half time whistle, Henderson, Diogo Jota and the already-cautioned Alexander-Arnold furiously surrounded referee Tierney.
Liverpool got here out fired up after the break, and have been awarded a penalty for Rob Holding’s foul within the field.
Salah fluffed his traces, nevertheless, rolling his spot kick extensive of the put up.
The Reds did ultimately stage, due to Roberto Firmino’s 87th minute header.
This arrange a frantic end with Liverpool by some means failing to discover a winner, Salah being denied by Aaron Ramsdale and Ibrahima Konate inexplicably not changing from shut vary deep into stoppage time.
The 2-2 draw leaves Arsenal six factors away from Manchester City on the prime, though Pep Guardiola’s facet possess a recreation in hand.
Arsenal will journey to City on April 26 for an enormous title showdown on the Etihad.
— This story initially appeared on thesun.co.uk and has been republished with permission
Originally revealed as Liverpool star apoplectic as hell breaks free following referee elbow
Source: www.dailytelegraph.com.au
