Liverpool’s next match against Brighton has been shrouded in mystery, as the referee selection has led to speculations of doubtful calls from the past, and accumulated memories of some of the most controversial decisions.
Jurgen Klopp, whose mind is already prepared for match against the opposite south-coast side, now curses the Premier League as he is assigned with the trio who have made disputable encounters with Liverpool in the past.
The head of the referee team on this occasion will be David Coote, a name that sends dread bells ringing for Klopp and Liverpool supporters alike.
Coote’s prior mistakes, including not giving a penalty on handball against Martin Odegaard during the match against Arsenal in December, have created bad memories amongst Liverpool supporters.
The event led to a series of anger and negative comments towards the referee, with Klopp publicly expressing his dissatisfaction with the call.
This only makes the problem worse with the presence of Paul Tierney as the VAR and Dan Cook as the assistant VAR.
In fact, both officials have found themselves in the thick of storms caused by the Liverpool club in the past, which has only made the issue at hand more concerning and unresolved on the aspect of fairness and impartiality of the referee team.
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Given that this referee selection is taking place at a critical time for Liverpool, who are in a tight race for the title with Arsenal and Manchester City, the messing up could translate into a lost chance at winning the silverware.
The stakes couldn’t be higher, as every single point counts in their quest for the Premier League trophy.
The role of the referee between the both teams might determine the final result of this specific game.
Liverpool’s great form in Premier League, alongside their Carabao Cup triumph, reaffirms their ambition to put a league medal around the neck by the end of the season.
At the same time, the presence of officials with challenging backgrounds can create doubts whether the outcome of the games will be morally right and all parties on the pitch receive a fair treatment.
