Your morning news roundup from Liverpool FC focuses on the Saudi Arabian government’s open pursuit of Mohamed Salah and Roy Keane’s opinions on Tottenham Hotspur’s VAR fiasco. There are still Liverpool talking points four days into the dreaded international break.
The effects of the disastrous VAR error that led to the Reds’ 2-1 loss at Tottenham Hotspur are still being felt. The public pursuit of Mohamed Salah continues as the reopening of the transfer window draws nearer. The Saudi Pro League continues to be interested in signing Mohamed Salah, telling the Liverpool forward that he is “welcome at any time” to relocate there.
Salah is regarded as the most famous Muslim player in the world by Saudi Arabia, and they are anticipated to rekindle their interest during the upcoming summer transfer window, when Liverpool’s resolve may be put to the test given that the Egyptian will be entering the final year of his current contract at Anfield. The league is still interested in moving the Reds forward, according to Michael Emenalo, director of football and a former Chelsea player.
Roy Keane is perplexed by the Liverpool VAR error but cannot help but make a joke about the replay. In light of the VAR controversy, Roy Keane jokingly suggested that Liverpool replay their match against Tottenham Hotspur. Following the Reds’ first Premier League loss of the campaign in North London, the discussion is still going on. Joel Matip’s own goal in injury time left Jurgen Klopp’s team with nine players on the field and an empty bench, and they lost 2-1. Later, VAR audio from the “significant human error” that resulted in Diaz’s goal being disallowed was made available.
The oversight in Stockley Park was the most recent in a long line of errors made by referees and VAR officials. Former Manchester United midfielder Keane expressed his surprise at the audio in particular but added that he is tired of technology dictating the conversation.
