Marc Atkins/Getty ImagesAt the heart of this is a failure in communication by match officials and a failure to put pragmatism before protocol.
There is an acceptance that mistakes will happen, and there have been plenty already this season in the Premier League.
The release of the audio of the conversations between the match officials would likely influence what Liverpool does next.
In rugby union, fans can listen to discussions between match officials on crucial decisions, making the process clear and open for all.
The immediate consequence has been that VAR officials England and Cook have not been selected to feature in this weekend’s Premier League games.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, English Premier League, Liverpool, Tottenham, Premier League, Manchester, Spurs, England, Nottingham Forest, Brentford, Sunday, Fulham, Chelsea, Daily Telegraph, BBC, Anfield, JWM Solicitors, CNN Sport, “, Times, Major League Soccer, PA Media, Sky Sports, International Football Association Board
Locations:
Liverpool, Colombian, England