“Referees are human, these things can happen”- Luis Diaz breaks silence after VAR controversy in Liverpool vs Tottenham

Diaz takes the high road on his disallowed goal, says refs “Only Human”

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz has recently shared his thoughts on the controversially disallowed goal in their 2-1 loss against Tottenham. He acknowledged that referees, like everyone else, are “only human” and can make mistakes.

During the first half of the match, Diaz had a goal disallowed for offside through VAR, a moment that proved to be a turning point in Liverpool’s defeat at the Tottenham Stadium. In a tweet from Deportes El Heraldo, Luis Diaz expressed his understanding that ‘human’ mistakes can happen, even though the disallowed goal was a tough blow for the Reds.

“The disallowed goal at the time hit us all very hard. Referees are human, these things can happen.”

The disallowance of his goal was due to a breakdown in communication between the on-field officials and VAR operators Darren England and Dan Cook. This decision caused an uproar and led to demands from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp for a replay.

Instead of adding to the criticism after the loss, Diaz chose a conciliatory approach towards the error that cost him his goal. Despite the significant impact of the decision, the Colombian international decided to downplay the controversial incident.

While Diaz and Liverpool felt frustration and disappointment over the legitimate goal being disallowed, Diaz refrained from escalating the situation further, unlike Klopp.

His gracious response is in stark contrast to the ongoing criticism aimed at England and Cook for the mistake. Diaz, on the other hand, expressed empathy for the challenging role that referees have.

Diaz had every reason to express his frustration after losing a crucial goal, but he is focusing on moving forward constructively. His mature reaction showcases his composure in the face of adversity, a notable trait for the typically mild-mannered winger.

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Rather than holding onto bitterness, Diaz is maintaining perspective. His level-headed attitude stands out amid the lingering aftermath of one of Liverpool’s most painful VAR moments in recent memory.