Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford has questioned the decision to allow Liverpool’s winning goal to stand during the Merseyside derby.
Diogo Jota scored the decisive goal for Liverpool in the second half, but Pickford believed the strike should not have been allowed.
The Everton goalkeeper expressed his frustration with the decision after the match, arguing that the officials should have intervened before Liverpool were awarded the goal.
Merseyside derbies are traditionally fiercely contested encounters, and controversial refereeing decisions often become major talking points after the final whistle.
For Everton, the defeat was particularly frustrating because the match was decided by a fine margin.
Liverpool, meanwhile, were able to celebrate another important victory after Jota converted the opportunity.
Pickford’s comments added another layer of controversy to the encounter, particularly because Premier League matches are subject to VAR reviews.
The introduction of video technology was intended to reduce major officiating errors, but decisions continue to generate debate among players, managers and supporters.
Everton ultimately had to accept the result despite Pickford’s disagreement with the decision.
Liverpool, on the other hand, could focus on the three points secured by Jota’s second-half strike.
The incident is likely to remain one of the most discussed moments from the derby as debate over the decision continues.
