Roberto Firmino has revealed how Constantine Hatzidakis was the talk of the Liverpool dressing room after the assistant referee appeared to elbow Andy Robertson at half-time during the Reds' 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Easter Sunday.
The Brazilian scored a late equaliser for Jurgen Klopp's side as they recovered from 2-0 down to earn a share of the spoils against the Premier League leaders. Yet the main talking point after a pulsating clash was the altercation between Hatzidakis and Robertson following the half-time whistle.
The Scotland captain was seen approaching the official at the break, who then appeared to raise his arm towards the defender. Liverpool players and coach Vitor Matos surrounded referee Paul Tierney following the clash, with Robertson then receiving a yellow card.
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The Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL) stated on Sunday afternoon that they were aware of the incident and that an investigation would be taking place to ascertain the full facts. And now the PGMOL have confirmed that the assistant referee won't be assigned any games going forward while the investigation into what happened with Robertson continues.
Speaking to ESPN Brasil after the match, Firmino was asked about the incident. And while the 31-year-old claimed not to have seen the alleged clash, he revealed how some of his team-mates reacted following the altercation.
"I didn't get to see the move, but I saw that some team-mates were talking about what happened," he said. "But I don't know what will happen.
“I don't know if he had the intention of attacking, but then it's the Premier League that (must) resolve with the club. It's not up to me. Because I didn't see it either.
"Yes (Robertson was irritated). I think he had contact, right? But I can't say anything because I didn't talk to him about it".
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