Liverpool’s players and supporters have been left amazed and angered after Joel Matip’s goal against Chelsea in the final of the Carabao Cup final was ruled out.
The Reds looked to have taken the lead at Wembley when Matip headed home from close-range following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s free-kick into the box.
Alexander-Arnold's delivery was met at the back post by Sadio Mane, who headed the ball back across the face of the goal for Matip to head home.
But as Reds players and supporters celebrated inside Wembley, a message was shown on the big screen indicating that a VAR review was taking place.
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And after referee Stuart Attwell was advised to go to the pitchside monitor by Darren England at Stockley Park, the goal was ruled out.
And having sought clarification from the EFL as to why the goal had been ruled out, the explanation given to the ECHO was that Van Dijk was offside in the build-up.
The Dutchman then obstructed Reece James from getting to the ball, meaning he was interfering with play before the ball reached Matip.
Just minutes after Matip's disallowed goal, Chelsea also had a goal chalked off for offside after Kai Havertz fired past Caoimhin Kelleher.
