Liverpool are investigating an alleged incident between Wolves defender Jonny and a ball boy in the course of the Reds’ 1-Zero win at Anfield.
It’s believed the membership are trying into claims the Spaniard came into contact with the teen whereas attempting to retrieve a ball in entrance of the Sir Kenny Dalglish Stand.
“The membership is conscious of the incident and can observe established protocols by way of gathering the related data,” Liverpool mentioned in an announcement given to PA.
“Whereas that course of takes place we can be making no additional remark.”
It’s understood Wolves are conscious of the alleged incident however are awaiting additional suggestions from Liverpool.
Sadio Mane’s 14th objective of the season noticed the Premier League leaders re-establish their 13-point lead on the high – however the 1-Zero victory was not with out the now seemingly compulsory VAR controversy.
Two incidents within the three minutes earlier than half-time encapsulated the very best and worst of the assessment system, with the hosts rightly having Mane’s objective reinstated after referee Anthony Taylor incorrectly referred to as a handball on Adam Lallana.
On the flip facet Wolves had a Pedro Neto equaliser chalked off for an additional of these marginal offside selections that are nearly invisible to the bare eye.
Followers on social media have been making the ‘Li-VAR-Pool’ joke since Jurgen Klopp’s facet rose to the highest and stayed there early within the season and this was arguably a type of events when a case may very well be made for the expertise working of their favour.
It’ll matter within the closing reckoning, nevertheless, if – as anticipated – Liverpool go on to win their first title in 30 years.
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