UEFA release statement after VAR ruled out Ibrahima Konate's goal vs Galatasaray

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Liverpool failed to score in their first-leg Champions League last-16 tie versus Galatasaray, with Ibrahima Konate’s 73rd-minute effort the closest they came to equalising.After failing to take their chances, the Reds thought they had equalised from a set-piece when the Frenchman bundled home a chance while wrestling with opposition defenders.However, after a lengthy VAR check, the goal was ruled out, and UEFA have now confirmed the decision was made because Konate was adjudged to have handled the ball. Is it time for Liverpool to move on from Ibrahima Konate?

Would you be too disappointed to see him leave this summer?Credit: Burak Basturk/Middle East Images/AFP/Getty Images UEFA Champions League VAR technical explanations released after Galatasaray vs LiverpoolThe organisation have now released an official statement on their website explaining all the VAR decisions from Tuesday night’s Champions League action.After the initial replays, there was some debate as to whether Konate’s effort had hit another player before going in, which may have changed the outcome.But as UEFA confirmed: “73′ Decision overturned: Goal disallowed. Liverpool player, No5, directly scored the goal with his right arm.”Following the incident, Rousing The Kop also spoke to former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg about why Konate’s goal was ruled out.He said: “There is no doubt that Ibrahima Konate does touch the ball with his arm.“While it’s an accidental contact, the laws are clear that the goal must be cancelled and handball should be punished if the ball goes into the goal without it being touched by a teammate.” Ok, let’s all agree Slot’s done, who you want to see in the dugout next?

Credit: Arife Karakum/Anadolu/Anadolu/Getty Images Arne Slot verdict on referee during Liverpool’s loss to GalatasarayWhile the right decision seems to have been made regarding Konate’s goal, Arne Slot wasn’t too happy with the referee post-match.Speaking live in his post-match press conference, the Dutchman suggested the home side were being awarded free-kicks too easily.He said: “If, if, if it’s correct that the goal was disallowed, which is difficult to judge as I’ve heard different opinions from people, it’s not completely obvious, but let’s say that decision is right.“Then I was even more frustrated about the fact that every free-kick and corner we took if we only look at Galatasaray players the referee already gave a free-kick for Galatasaray.“If you then look at how much they pulled on Virgil’s [van Dijk] shirt before the ball hit Ibou’s arm, then it’s safe to say we weren’t the only ones impressed by the atmosphere here today.”Liverpool now return to Premier League action against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, where Chris Kavanagh will be the man in charge.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox